by Beth McGuire | Aug 31, 2021 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
The percentage of mortgages currently in forbearance remained almost entirely flat at 3.25%, according to the latest report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), though the industry expects a “sharp” increase in forbearance exits over the next month...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 31, 2021 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Home prices continue their upward trajectory, according to the latest reading of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index (HPI®). Year-over-year, second-quarter home prices increased by 17.4%, up 4.9% from the previous quarter. On a seasonally...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 31, 2021 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Fannie Mae is reminding those impacted by Hurricane Ida of available mortgage assistance and disaster relief options. Under Fannie Mae’s guidelines for single-family mortgages impacted by a natural disaster: – Homeowners may request mortgage assistance by...
by Beth McGuire | Aug 31, 2021 | Industry News, National, News |
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced two new hires: Laura Thrift as director of the Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications and Alexei Alexandrov as chief economist. “Laura brings in-depth knowledge of the legislative process...
by Liz Dominguez | Aug 31, 2021 | News, Spotlights |
Good news, real estate professionals! RISMedia is extending our 2022 Real Estate Newsmakers nomination deadline to Sept. 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET. This allows you two more weeks to tell us about the fearless leaders and bold practitioners you know who make a difference...