Housing Starts Post Solid August Increase

Home builders liked what they saw in August—HUD and the Census Bureau said August housing starts rose by nearly 4 percent from July, almost entirely by multifamily activity, and by more than 17 percent from a year ago.

Housing Market Roundup Sept. 21, 2021

It’s another busy week for housing reports—and it’s only Tuesday! Here are some reports of interest that crossed the MBA NewsLink desk:

MBA Advocacy Update Sept. 20 2021

On Tuesday, following months of MBA advocacy, the Treasury Department and FHFA suspended certain limits on the business activities of the GSEs. On Wednesday, FHFA also announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend the Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework Rule.

FHFA Issues Proposed Rulemaking to Amend GSE Regulatory Capital Framework

It’s been a busy week for the Federal Housing Finance Agency. On Tuesday, FHFA and the Treasury Department suspended certain provisions added to the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. On Wednesday, FHFA announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

FHFA Issues Proposed Rulemaking to Amend GSE Regulatory Capital Framework

It’s been a busy week for the Federal Housing Finance Agency. On Tuesday, FHFA and the Treasury Department suspended certain provisions added to the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. On Wednesday, FHFA announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the Enterprise Regulatory Capital Framework for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.