Former Deputy Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pamela Hughes Patenaude joined IEM as Senior Community Liaison.
Read More »Montgomery Addresses FHA’s Protection Plan/Inspector Regs Updates
With the release of two new HUD mortgagee letters, FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery says the Administration is working to remove unnecessary barriers for lenders. Read more about the changes here.
Read More »Healthy Season Ahead for New Home Sales
Here’s why new home sales will see an uptick in the spring season despite the current record falling below market expectations.
Read More »HUD: A Look Ahead at 2020
With its new budget proposal, HUD has spotlighted its initiatives for the upcoming year, ranging from homeownership to fighting homelessness.
Read More »Builder Confidence Rises
Even though they ended 2018 on a low note, the latest Census Bureau data on housing starts reveal an uptick in housing starts. Experts give insights into the factors that are making builders more confident about housing.
Read More »The Impact of the Qualified Mortgage “Patch” Expiration
The Ability to Repay and Qualified Mortgage Rule "Patch" is set to expire in 2021, and according to experts, this expiration should help buyers. Find out why here.
Read More »HUD Announces Disaster Relief for Alabama Tornado Victims
Here are some of the steps being taken by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help homeowners impacted by the tornadoes in Alabama to rehabilitate their homes.
Read More »The State of New Home Sales
Experts give insights into what drove the sales of new homes in December and what does this data mean for the market going into the spring homebuying season.
Read More »Dr. Ben Carson Discusses HUD’s Future, Watch Here
"I would be interested in returning to the private sector," said Carson in a new interview. Watch the full video now.
Read More »HUD Reaffirms Commitment Towards Hurricane Maria Recovery
By approving the disbursement of $8.2 billion towards the island’s recovery, HUD is helping Puerto Rico get back on its feet. But the new grant comes with a caveat.
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