Industry Briefs Jan. 15, 2021

The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will extend several loan origination flexibilities until February 28. The changes are to ensure continued support for borrowers during the COVID-19 national emergency. The flexibilities were set to expire on January 31.

Industry Briefs, Jan. 6, 2021

Simon Property Group, Indianapolis, completed its acquisition of an 80 percent ownership interest in The Taubman Realty Group Limited Partnership, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Industry Briefs, Jan. 5, 2021

Simon Property Group, Indianapolis, completed its acquisition of an 80 percent ownership interest in The Taubman Realty Group Limited Partnership, Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

Industry Briefs Dec. 24, 2020

The Federal Housing Administration announced completion of its revised and streamlined loan-level certification form required from lenders when originating a single-family mortgage intended for FHA insurance endorsement.

Industry Briefs Dec. 21, 2020

New American Funding, Tustin, Calif., launched a mentorship program to help team members develop professionally. New American Funding’s “360 Mentorship Program” matches an internal leader with another employee who is pursuing career advancement.

Industry Briefs Dec. 4, 2020

ReverseVision, San Diego, updated all documents that reference an index to support both the Constant Maturity Treasury (CMT) and London Interbank Offer Rate (LIBOR) indexes.

Industry Briefs Dec. 3, 2020

ReverseVision, San Diego, updated all documents that reference an index to support both the Constant Maturity Treasury (CMT) and London Interbank Offer Rate (LIBOR) indexes.

Industry Briefs Dec. 2, 2020

Fitch Ratings, Chicago, said while the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted the broader economy, the title insurance industry remains positioned for favorable margins with positive housing and mortgage market fundamentals heading into 2021.

Industry Briefs Dec. 1, 2020

Fitch Ratings, Chicago, said while the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted the broader economy, the title insurance industry remains positioned for favorable margins with positive housing and mortgage market fundamentals heading into 2021.

Industry Briefs Nov. 25, 2020

The Federal Housing Finance Agency released its annual Performance and Accountability Report, which details FHFA’s activities as regulator of the Federal Home Loan Bank System and as regulator and conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during fiscal year 2020.