Government

Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden and House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith have announced bipartisan framework that promotes the financial security of working families, and expands affordable housing by enhancing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.

For its most recent cover story, MortgagePoint assembled a panel of economists to forecast the top trends and headwinds they expect to define the housing market in 2024.

An upcoming FORCE webinar will forecast the upcoming year for the REO marketplace, with particular attention to new laws that will take effect and their impact on your business.

Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group predicts a gradual return to a more “normal” housing balance in 2024.

The GSE adds Roy Swan, current Director of Mission Investments at the Ford Foundation, to its Board, bringing 30-plus years of experience in law, banking, corporate finance, public policy, and investment management to the role.

A Wisconsin housing program has been recognized for its efforts in reducing lead paint hazards and enhancing asthma education while ensuring a healthier living space for children.

Overdraft fees—colloquially known as “junk fees” in most circles—cost Americans billions of dollars a year, but a proposed rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would close one avenue of racking up these charges.

Marcia L. Fudge took center stage before the House Financial Services Committee recently to highlight HUD’s work to boost the nation’s housing supply and expand access to affordable housing.

"His steady hand, focus, and compassion helped guide an industry through a turbulent period," said Ed Delgado, Chairman Emeritus at Five Star Global. "His influence on promoting affordable housing and his longstanding commitment to protecting the dream of homeownership will have an impact on generations to come."

Quarterly, home prices rose a seasonally adjusted 1.7% in Q4 2023, a deceleration from 2.1% growth in the third quarter.