Here’s a summary of recent housing/economics articles that came across the MBA NewsLink desk:
Tag: FHA
Industry Briefs Dec. 6, 2022: Redfin Adds Zoning Data for More Than 70 Million Homes
Through a partnership with Zoneomics, Redfin provides users with a detailed view that educates them on implications of their local zoning guidelines for nearly any home in the U.S. and Canada.
Housing Market Roundup Nov. 23, 2022
We’ve had a flurry of reports ahead of the Thanksgiving holidays; here’s a quick summary of what’s happening:
HUD Increase Flood Insurance Options for FHA Mortgage Holders in Special Flood Areas
HUD on Monday announced it will allow homeowners with FHA-insured mortgage financing to obtain flood insurance policies that conform to FHA requirements from private insurance providers.
HUD Increase Flood Insurance Options for FHA Mortgage Holders in Special Flood Areas
HUD on Monday announced it will allow homeowners with FHA-insured mortgage financing to obtain flood insurance policies that conform to FHA requirements from private insurance providers.
#MBAAnnual22: Ginnie Mae, FHFA, FHA Go Big
NASHVILLE—Presentations by government agencies at major events such as the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Annual Convention & Expo can be pretty staid affairs. Not so this year. On Monday, Ginnie Mae, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and FHA made one major announcement after the other, literally creating their own news cycle.
Housing Market Roundup Oct. 20, 2022
Here’s a summary of housing market reports that came across the MBA NewsLink desk this week:
Industry Briefs Oct. 20, 2022: Equifax Delivers Telecomm, Utility Data in Mortgage Credit Reports
Equifax, Atlanta, said it will provide telecommunications (telco), pay TV and utilities attributes to the mortgage industry to help streamline the mortgage underwriting process and support loans within the secondary mortgage market.
MBA, Black Homeownership Collaborative Urge HUD to Reduce FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums
The Mortgage Bankers Association and several trade associations representing the Black Homeownership Collaborative sent a letter to HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge this week urging the Department to make meaningful reductions to the annual Mortgage Insurance Premium and suspend life-of-loan requirements for borrowers with FHA-insured loans.
Industry Briefs Oct. 6, 2022: HUD Allocates $28M to Fight Housing Discrimination
HUD announced $28,625,000 available to fair housing organizations across the nation working to fight housing discrimination. The funds will support a variety of activities, including fair housing education and outreach, testing and enforcement, through the Department’s Fair Housing Initiatives Program.