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Manufactured-Home-Supply-Boost-Plan
Manufactured Home Supply Boost Planned

September 28, 2021

The Biden administration aims to help low-income homebuyers.
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Latest-PSPA-Requirements-Suspended
Treasury Department and FHFA Announcement

September 28, 2021

Treasury Department and FHFA Announcement
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Biden-Administration-Announces-Housing-Strategy
Biden Administration’s Housing Strategy

September 21, 2021

Their three-year plan would boost affordable housing.
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FHFA-Releases-Affordable-Housing-Goals
FHFA Releases Affordable Housing Goals

September 21, 2021

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have increased expectations.
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FHFA-Underwriting-Change-Causes-Mixed-Feelings
FHFA Underwriting Change Causes Mixed Feelings

September 14, 2021

Rental history will become part of the underwriting process.
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GSEs-Pass-Bankruptcy-Stress-Test
GSEs Pass Bankruptcy Stress Test

September 14, 2021

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac appear to be safe for now.
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New Single-Close Mortgage Product

September 8, 2021

Lenders will be able to provide a more affordable path for home renovations.
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Senate Is Planning To Extend Mortgage Fees

September 8, 2021

Fees would help pay for infrastructure improvements in the US
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Appraisal-Headaches
Appraisal Headaches

August 31, 2021

Brokers are complaining about appraisal cost and timing.
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Missed-Payments-Continue
Missed Payments Continue

August 31, 2021

Many renters and homeowners missed payments in the second quarter.
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Impending-Foreclosure-Spike
Will Foreclosures Spike?

August 24, 2021

Fears about a possible rise in foreclosures may be overblown.
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FHFA-Underwriting-Calculations-Updated
FHFA Underwriting Calculations Updated

August 24, 2021

Recent changes will ease the transition from renter to homeowner.
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Stay-Away-From-G-Fees
Stay Away From G-Fees!

August 17, 2021

Once again G-Fees are at risk of redirection.
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Aid-for-FHA-Mortgage-Holders
Aid for FHA Mortgage Holders

August 17, 2021

The FHA announces new, streamlined assistance options.
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July-Jobs-Report-is-Hot
July Jobs Report is Hot!

August 10, 2021

The unemployment rate continues to fall.
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Taking-Back-up-Contracts
Taking Back-up Contracts

August 10, 2021

Sellers increasingly rely on back-up offers.
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Eviction-Moratorium-Extended
Eviction Moratorium Extended

August 3, 2021

Both the FHA and FHFA eviction moratoriums have been extended.
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Top-Priorities-of-Mortgage-Lenders
Top Priorities of Mortgage Lenders

August 3, 2021

A Fannie Mae survey reveals the business priorities of mortgage lenders.
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An-Eviction-Crisis-is-Looming
An Eviction Crisis is Looming

July 27, 2021

Freddie Mac encourages those affected to seek assistance.
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HUD-Proposes-to-Restore-2013-Rule-
HUD Proposes to Restore 2013 Rule

July 27, 2021

The “Disparate Impact” rule removed housing barriers.
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