The 2021 Five Star Conference and Expo kicked off Sunday with the FORCE Rally and reception for members of Five Star's Federation of REO Certified Experts group. The session was hosted by ...
Read More »DS5: Freddie Mac’s Approach to Assisting Struggling Borrowers
The DS5: Inside the Industry returns with Kevin Palmer, SVP, Single-Family Portfolio Management at Freddie Mac, here to discuss an issue at the top of minds of many servicers ...
Read More »Housing Affordability a Huge Obstacle for Minimum Wage Workers
A new study has found that the average difference between an affordable monthly housing payment and median gross rent is $533.
Read More »Biden Administration Urged to Nominate Thompson as FHFA Director
Current Acting Director Sandra Thompson has been endorsed by Rep. Maxine Waters to assume full leadership of the FHFA.
Read More »Home Prices Rise as Inventory Shrinks
A new study has found the typical home was only on the market for 16 days, with lingering short supply driving demand.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Dip and Continue to Hover Below the 3% Mark
With mortgage rates still in refi-friendly territory, dropping week-over-week, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly report.
Read More »Recognizing the Women Who Have Impacted the Industry
Women pioneers in the mortgage space will be recognized in-person, in Dallas at next week’s Five Star Conference. Today, we spotlight the five nominees for the Laurie Maggiano Executive of the Year Award.
Read More »College Debt Poses Significant Barrier to Homeownership
Almost half of student loan borrowers surveyed say the debt is preventing them from saving for a down payment.
Read More »HUD Takes Steps Toward Allocating American Rescue Plan Funds
Today’s actions allow communities to begin accessing nearly $5 billion in funds to prevent homelessness and protect those at-risk of losing their home.
Read More »Purchase Apps Hit Five-Month High
Mortgage application volume rose slightly over last week, driven by a five-month high in purchase volume hot lows last seen in July.
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