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National General Lender Services Recognized by J.D. Power
National General Lender Services, an Allstate company, announced that it has been recognized by J.D. Power for providing “An Outstanding Customer Service Experience” for phone support. This...
HUD Secretary Endorses Trump’s Executive Action to Reinstitute Homeless Assistance Oversight
Turning away from a “Housing First” focus, HUD Secretary Turner affirms federal backing for programs focused on civil commitment and sobriety requirements, moves which some critics warn fail to...
David Woll Sworn in as HUD General Counsel
The Department welcomes its new chief legal advisor, overseeing all legal matters and activities, including providing legal opinions, drafting regulations and legislation, and representation in...
These Suburban ZIP Codes Led Homebuying Demand in Early 2025
A new Realtor.com report revealed that many homebuyers are becoming increasingly interested in ZIPs that offer greater space, access to jobs, and better value in the current high-rate housing...
Bill Seeks to Mobilize Private Investment in Low-Income Housing
Sen. Tim Scott is lead sponsor on The Community Investment and Prosperity Act, a measure that seeks to raise the statutory cap limiting banks’ investments in community development projects, to...
A Helping Hand on the Road to Recovery
In rebuilding the Los Angeles County region after January’s wildfires, nonprofits, including Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County, are working behind the scenes to assist residents...
How Many Homeowners Would Benefit from Eliminating Capital Gains Tax?
Economists argue that eliminating taxes on home profits could motivate downsizing among constrained sellers and help ease the inventory crunch in high-cost areas. A recent Redfin study takes a...
Senate Passes ‘Trigger Leads’ Bill to Protect Homebuyers’ Credit Privacy
Heading to the desk of President Trump for his signature, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act will reduce the number of unwanted calls and messages potential homeowners across the country...
Economic Uncertainty Driving Mortgage Default Risk Higher
Rising borrower stress amid stagnant incomes and policy volatility drove up delinquency rates in the first quarter, especially for conventional loans, highlighting potential increasing strain on...
FHA and Ginnie Mae Announce New Leadership Nominees
Frank Cassidy, current Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for HUD, has been nominated to serve as Commissioner of the FHA, while Joseph M. Gormley has accepted the nomination as new President of...
Insurance Premium Hikes Drag Down Housing Affordability
"In some cases, homeowners are now spending more than half of their monthly mortgage payment on insurance and taxes,” said Ben Madick, CEO and Co-Founder of Matic. “An increasing number of people...
Q2 Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Surges YoY
"Commercial and multifamily borrowing gained significant momentum in the second quarter of 2025, with strong increases across most property types and capital sources," said Reggie Booker, MBA’s...
Trump Inching Closer Toward Fannie/Freddie Privatization?
President Trump has reportedly met with CEOs of some of the nation’s largest banks to discuss strategies for taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public, and exploring ways in which these major...
New Bill Offers Relief to Homeowners After Natural Disasters
The Mortgage Relief for Disaster Survivors Act would grant homeowners in areas that have received disaster declarations from the President, Governors, or Tribal leaders 180 days of mortgage...
Sen. Gillibrand Leads Charge to Revive CFPB Funding
Following passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, New York Senator introduces legislation to restore CFPB funding to 12% of the Federal Reserve’s operating budget, ensuring the Bureau...
Mortgage App Payments Slip as Buyer Affordability Improves
"Affordability conditions improved in June, a positive sign for prospective homebuyers looking to take advantage of slightly lower mortgage rates and moderating home prices," said Edward Seiler,...
Are Homebuyers Gaining an Edge in the Market?
According to Redfin, some major markets are reporting a drop in home prices as supply exceeds demand in 14 of the 50 most populous U.S. metros. The post Are Homebuyers Gaining an Edge in the...
Nearly Half of All Residential Properties Considered Equity Rich in Q2
“With home prices at record highs, you’d expect to see owners enjoying more equity in their homes so it’s good to see equity-rich rates rebound after a few slower quarters,” said Rob Barber, CEO...
President Trump Signs VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Into Law
HR 1815 establishes a permanent partial claims program within the VA Home Loan Program, bringing the VA in line with other federal agencies and replacing the VA Servicer Purchasing Program (VASP)...
Senators Call for Deployment of Federal Funds to Community Lenders
Sens. Mike Crapo and Mark Warner push for the disbursement of funding from the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund to assist distressed communities. The post Senators Call for...