An upcoming Senate Banking Committee hearing will discuss with a panel of experts the growth of artificial intelligence and how its usage in the housing marketplace will be regulated as AI continues to evolve at a rapid pace.
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Call for Entries: Nominations Open for the 2025 Women in Housing Awards
The 2025 Women in Housing Leadership Awards will be presented during the upcoming 2025 Five Star Conference and Expo, set for September 29-October 1 at the Omni Hotel in Dallas. Nominate your...
Judge Warns Against ‘Pandora’s Box’ in CFPB Settlement Reversal Attempt
U.S. District Judge Franklin Valderrama has denied an attempt by the CFPB to vacate a previous redlining settlement against Townstone Financial, dismissing claims of bias and protecting the...
Homeowner Equity Dropped in Q1 Amid Slowing Price Growth
Cotality reveals just how many mortgaged homes are now underwater, with Dr. Selma Hepp, Cotality Chief Economist, noting that "with price increases slowing considerably and appreciation remaining...
How Much Is the Skilled Labor Shortage Costing U.S. Homebuilders?
A new study examines the impact of the lack of skilled laborers on the housing industry, including how it cuts into the nation’s inventory of homes and hinders economic growth. The post How Much...
Warren Puts Focus on Housing Discrimination in Open Session
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote a letter to outline the Trump Administration's enforcement of fair housing laws, inquiring how the U.S. can further "eliminate housing discrimination and...
Cuban Highlights Housing’s Biggest Hurdle
Entrepreneur Mark Cuban discusses what he feels will become the primary obstacle that will plague homeowners in the near future as affordability concerns continue to mount. The post Cuban...
Freedom Mortgage’s Middleman on Mortgage Resilience & Homeownership
In an exclusive MortgagePoint Q&A, Freedom Mortgage’s CEO discusses tariff risks, interest rate stability, and his forecast of potential housing shifts. (This piece originally appeared in...
Buyer’s Market Emerging as Sellers Lose Pricing Power
Although new listings are increasing, providing buyers with more negotiating power, pending home sales declined year-over-year, marking the lowest level for this time of year since 2020 when the...
House Resolution Strives to Tackle U.S. Affordable Housing Shortage
Rep. Shontel Brown has proposed a House Resolution calling for urgent action to address the nation’s housing crisis by preserving and expanding access to affordable housing. The post House...
House Committee Votes to Slash CFPB’s Consumer Compensation Fund
If passed, a proposal would redirect billions from the CFPB’s Civil Penalty Fund into the Treasury, jeopardizing payouts to defrauded consumers. New York Congressman Greg Meeks criticized the move...
Senators Unveil Bill to Adjust FHLBank Executive Pay
"Federal Home Loan Banks exist to help Americans buy homes, not to pad the pockets of executives,” said Senator Jim Banks, R-Ind. "This bill keeps FHLBs on mission and empowers President Trump and...
HUD Secretary: U.S. Housing Needs a “New Playbook”
Housing & Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner spoke before the House Appropriations Committee’s Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee, addressing President Trump’s FY...
Fannie and Freddie Reprivatization Unlikely in 2025?
At a recent industry event, Bob Broeksmit, CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), underscored the necessity for stakeholder feedback and explicit guarantees, casting doubt on near-term...
House Committee Unanimously Advances Trigger Lead Bill
By a vote of 46-0, the House Committee on Financial Services has passed the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, legislation that would protect consumers from unwanted calls and messages received...
CFPB Enforcement Exec Steps Down Amid Bureau Overhaul
Cara Petersen, Enforcement Director for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has announced her resignation, having voiced concerns that continued pressure from the Trump administration is...
Andrew Hughes Confirmed as HUD Deputy Secretary
By a Senate vote of 51-44, Andrew Hughes has been confirmed as the next Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, having previously served HUD under former Secretary...
Record Investor Home Sales Present Opportunity for Buyers
"Investor trends signal a transition," said Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, with new data showing investor selling hitting a record as high market conditions shifted in 2024, while...
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Threatens CFPB Funding
A group of 11 Democratic senators are requesting a markup on President Trump’s budget reconciliation legislation, including proposed cuts that would zero out CFPB funding from the Fed. The post...
The Rising Cost of Compliance
With insurance growing as a critical risk management tool, the premiums for these policies are becoming an expensive obstacle for many smaller firms, explains attorney Lindsay D. Dragon. (This...
Housing Costs Mount as Homeowners Face ‘Hidden Expenses’
While buying a home is often the biggest financial decision and expense that many Americans will ever experience, many first-time homeowners are still surprised to learn that once they have the...