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FHFA Names New Dir. Of Congressional Affairs, Chief Economist

The Federal Housing Finance Administration named Laura Thrift as its director of the Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications.

Community
MBA: Share Of Loans In Forbearance Unchanged

Weekly Survey Estimates 1.6 million Homeowners In Forbearance Plans

Analysis and Data
FCM Unveils New HOLACASA Loan Program For Hispanic Borrowers

First Community Mortgage launched HOLACASA, a home opportunity loan program aimed at breaking down barriers to homeownership for the Hispanic community, according to FCM.

Community
NAR Reports Decline In Pending Home Sales For July

The National Association of Realtors reported a 1.8% decline in pending home sales for July 2021.

Analysis and Data
Fannie Mae: Homeowners, Servicers Hit By Ida Have Options

Mortgage Servicers Can Offer Forbearance For Up To 90 Days, Even Without Contact With Borrower

Regulation and Compliance
TMC Raises $2.2M For Home Lending Pal

Pre-Series A Funding Supports Efforts to Develop Technology To Remove Bias From Lending Process

Tech
KBRA Releases CMBS Report: Retail And Lodging Delinquency Rate Decline

The August delinquency rate fell to 4.6% from 4.8% in July.

Analysis and Data
Small Investors Pick Up Greater Market Share

Lately, small investors have been picking up a significant share of the investment market at the expense of their much larger counterparts.

Investor Loans
Mortgage Leadership Outlook To Feature Maverick Mortgage's Christian Griffin

On Wednesday, Sept. 1, the Mortgage Leadership Outlook will feature Christian Griffin, senior loan officer for Maverick Mortgage..

Community
New American Funding Adds Refi Option For Low-Income Borrowers

New American Funding's latest offering is aimed at low income borrowers who were previously unable to refinance.

Community