WASHINGTON, D.C.—Property appraisals are at the core of the loan origination process—and the real estate finance industry’s efforts to make the process more efficient, less expensive and fair for all involved.
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MISMO Fall Summit: Bringing Appraisals—and Appraisers—Into the 21st Century
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Property appraisals are at the core of the loan origination process—and the real estate finance industry’s efforts to make the process more efficient, less expensive and fair for all involved.
FHFA to Establish Federal Advisory Committee on Affordable, Equitable, Sustainable Housing
The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Tuesday announced its intent to establish a Federal Advisory Committee on Affordable, Equitable and Sustainable Housing.
FHFA, Ginnie Mae Update Capital, Liquidity, Net Worth Requirements for Seller/Servicers, Issuers
The Federal Housing Finance Agency and Ginnie Mae updated their minimum financial eligibility requirements for seller/servicers and issuers on Wednesday.
FHFA, Ginnie Mae Update Capital, Liquidity, Net Worth Requirements for Seller/Servicers, Issuers
The Federal Housing Finance Agency and Ginnie Mae updated their minimum financial eligibility requirements for seller/servicers and issuers on Wednesday.
FHFA Announces Update for Services to Maintain Fair Lending Data
The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Wednesday announced Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will require servicers to obtain and maintain fair lending data on their loans, and for this data to transfer with servicing throughout the mortgage term.
FHFA Announces New Office of Financial Technology
The Federal Housing Finance Agency, Washington, D.C., established the Office of Financial Technology to serve as a centralized source of information to support the agency in addressing emerging risks and advancing agency priorities related to fintech.
Industry Briefs July 1, 2022
Southwest Stage Funding LLC, dba Cascade Financial Services, a national provider of financing to buyers of manufactured homes, launch its Social Bond Framework, which furthers the company’s commitment to creating pathways for affordable housing.
FHFA Re-Assures MBA, Trades’ Concerns over New GSE Credit Score Requirements
Following concerns expressed in a May 13 letter, the Federal Housing Finance Agency assured the Mortgage Bankers Association and other industry trade groups that industry stakeholders such as themselves would have sufficient time to implement necessary system and process changes that any updates to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s credit score requirements would entail.
Fitch: FHFA Final Capital Rules Supportive of Credit for Fannie, Freddie
Fitch Ratings, New York, said the Federal Housing Finance Agency recent adoption of final regulations requiring the submission of annual capital plans and new public risk disclosures for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are creditor positive.