Lawsuit Against HUD Alleges Neglect In Refunding Mortgage Insurance Premiums
HUD reportedly owes nearly $400 million in refunds to homeowners.
Tagged: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
CFPB, HUD Risk Litigation Over Fair Lending Enforcement
Listen to the Mortgage Banker Magazine March 2024 cover story.
HUD Secretary Steps Down
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge to depart the Biden administration by the end of the month.
New Home Sales In January 2024 Rise Modestly; Median Price Hits $420,700
U.S. Census Bureau and HUD report shows incremental growth in single-family home sales.
FHA Introduces New Payment Supplement To Aid Struggling Homeowners
Originally established as part of FHA's COVID-19 recovery measures, these options are accessible to mortgage servicers to assist all borrowers behind on mortgage payments.
Housing Market Sends Mixed Signals In January With Varied Construction Activity
Building permits rise year-over-year, signaling growth, while a significant decline in housing starts and completions points to ongoing challenges and market volatility.
FHA Announces New Rule Easing Branch Office Registration
Effective March 4, the Federal Housing Administration's updated regulation promotes broader participation in FHA programs, benefiting smaller loan originators and credit unions.
New Home Sales Surge In December 2023
An estimated 668,000 new homes were sold in 2023.
Housing Starts Slip, But Better Than Last Year
Privately-owned housing units authorized by building permits, housing starts, and completions demonstrate robust trends, with notable monthly and annual variations.
Mourning Former MBA President David Stevens's Death
The former Federal Housing Commissioner died unexpectedly.