HousingWire, Jan. 28, 2021–Kelsey RamirezFormer Freddie Mac CEO David Brickman will take the helm of a newly formed commercial agency lending platform, created by a partnership between commercial mortgage brokerage …
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Biden Administration Likely to Cut FHA Premiums Despite Credit Risk
National Mortgage News, Jan. 28, 2021–Hannah Lang (subscription)A little more than a week into President Biden’s term, mortgage industry experts and investors are already pricing in a long-awaited reduction in …
Calif. Lawmakers, Lenders Stepping Up to Help Landlords
Orange County Register, Dec. 28, 2021–Jeff LazersonRental assistance for low-income tenants will help some landlords recover back rent accumulated during the pandemic, while relaxed mortgage rules will help others refinance …
Is Single-Family Rental the New Multifamily?
Mortgage Professional America, Jan. 28, 2021–David KitaiSingle-family rental (SFR) developer AHV Communities has announced its largest development pipeline to date: 1,500 rental units and over $500 million in committed capital. …
What Mortgage Lenders Can Learn from the Oakland As
HousingWire, Jan. 28, 2021–Daniel GottesmannHow can mortgage lenders create a new and improved norm? By leveraging the right tools and technology, lenders can dramatically reduce loan origination time, thus allowing …
More Mortgage Relief Is Coming for Homeowners, Bond Market Says
Bloomberg, Jan. 28, 2020–Christopher MaloneyThe clock is winding down on a U.S. government program that is allowing about 2.7 million homeowners to stop making mortgage payments, but bond investors believe …
Mortgage Rates Drift Lower as Investors Worry About Pandemic
Washington Post, Jan. 28, 2021–Kathy OrtonFor the second week in a row, mortgage rates wandered lower, remaining near record lows. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, …
More Mortgage Relief Is Coming for Homeowners, Bond Market Says
Bloomberg, January 28, 2021–Christopher MaloneyThe clock is winding down on a U.S. government program that is allowing about 2.7 million homeowners to stop making mortgage payments, but bond investors believe …
Potential Impact of Biden’s $15,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit
HousingWire, Jan. 27, 2021–Tim GlazeThe housing industry is keeping a close eye on the Biden administration’s proposal of a $15,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit. If passed, the funds could be …
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Muzzled Under Trump, Prepares to Renew Tough Industry Oversight
Washington Post, Jan. 27, 2021–Tory NewmyerThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the watchdog created after the 2008 financial meltdown and largely muzzled in the Trump era, is poised to start barking …