Single-Family Housing Permits Increase In 48 States
First four months of 2024 see 25.3% increase over 2023
Tagged: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
New Home Sales 7.7% Lower Than Last April
Census reports 4.7% decline in new home sales from March to April
Monthly, Yearly Jump In New Home Sales In March
The growth coincides with roughly a quarter of builders saying they cut prices last month.
In Wake Of NAR Settlement, Dual Licensing Carries RESPA, Steering Risks
With the NAR settlement pending approval, lenders hot to hire buyers' agents ought to closely consider all the risks.
Lawsuit Against HUD Alleges Neglect In Refunding Mortgage Insurance Premiums
HUD reportedly owes nearly $400 million in refunds to homeowners.
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.