Here’s a quick-hit summary of several housing and housing finance reports released over the past several days:
Tag: Fannie Mae
Despite January Pullback, Housing Starts Remain Strong
After a terrific December, January housing starts, as expected, fell back a bit but maintained a strong pace, HUD and the Census Bureau reported yesterday.
Dealmaker: Lument Provides $33M in Fannie Mae Financing for Apartment Communities
Lument, New York, arranged $33 million in Fannie Mae financing for multifamily communities in Daytona Beach and Hialeah, Fla.
FHFA Releases 2021 Scorecard for GSEs, Common Securitization Solutions
The Federal Housing Finance Agency this week released the 2021 Scorecard for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Common Securitization Solutions. The 2021 Scorecard aligns the 2019 Strategic Plan with the Enterprises’ tactical priorities and operations, serving as an essential tool to hold the Enterprises accountable.
Industry Briefs Feb. 16 2021
LodeStar Software Solutions announced an integration with Mortgage Coach, creator of the Total Cost Analysis Borrower Conversion Platform. This integration allows lenders of any size to include accurate closing provider fees when creating a Total Cost Analysis for borrowers.
FHFA Extends Foreclosure/Eviction Moratoria through Mar. 28; Extends COVID-Related Loan Flexibilities
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac extended moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate owned evictions until March 31.
MBA CREF 2021: A Conversation with GSE Leadership
One year ago, almost no one could have predicted what 2020 would bring. Everyone in the real estate world had to adjust their expectations.
MBA: Loans in Forbearance Fall to 5.35%
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported loans now in forbearance decreased by 3 basis points to 5.35% of servicers’ portfolio volume as of Jan. 31 compared to 5.38% the prior week. MBA estimates 2.7 million homeowners are in forbearance plans.
MBA: Share of Loans in Forbearance Unchanged at 5.38%
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported loans now in forbearance remained unchanged at 5.38% of servicers’ portfolio volume as of January 24. MBA estimates 2.7 million homeowners are in forbearance plans.
MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Increases Slightly to 5.38%
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Forbearance and Call Volume Survey reported loans now in forbearance increased slightly to 5.38% of servicers’ portfolio volume as of Jan. 17 from 5.38% the prior week. MBA estimates 2.7 million homeowners are in forbearance plans.