More than 12 years after the federal government placed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under conservatorship—and seemingly no closer to moving them out of conservatorship—the Mortgage Bankers Association and several industry trade groups urged the Treasury Department to promote “critical reforms” of the GSEs and bolster their safety and soundness.
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MBA, Trade Groups Urge Treasury to Promote ‘Critical Reforms’ of GSEs
More than 12 years after the federal government placed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under conservatorship—and seemingly no closer to moving them out of conservatorship—the Mortgage Bankers Association and several industry trade groups urged the Treasury Department to promote “critical reforms” of the GSEs and bolster their safety and soundness.
Builder Confidence Sets 3rd Straight Record
For home builders, the bright spots are only getting brighter. The National Association of Home Builders said its monthly index builder confidence set its third straight record in November.
October Home Builder Confidence Marks 3rd Straight Record High
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased to record levels for the third consecutive month, the National Association of Home Builders reported yesterday.
September Home Builder Confidence Hits Record High
After a steep drop in April at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, builder confidence has soared to record highs, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
Record Traffic Spurs Home Builder Index to New High
It’s been quite a year for the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. In April, amid the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Index plunged 30 points to its lowest level since 2012. Yesterday—just four months later—the Index reached its highest point in its 35-year history.
Housing Starts Post Healthy June Gain
July has been a good month for the housing industry thus far; HUD and the Census Bureau kept the momentum going Friday with a positive report on housing starts.
Home Builder Confidence Back to Pre-Coronavirus Levels
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes jumped 14 points to 72 in July, the National Association of Home Builders reported yesterday, calling it a “strong signal” that the housing market is ready to lead a post-COVID economic recovery.
June Builder Confidence Surges Following Shaky Spring
Two months ago, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index suffered its biggest one-month drop in history, falling by more than 40 points to an eight-year low. This month, the Index rebounded back into positive territory.
Home Builder Confidence Rebounds from Historic April Drop
After suffering the largest single-month decline in its history in April, the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index rebounded in May, sort of.