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.

October Pending Home Sales Dip 1.1%

October pending home sales fell for the second straight month but continued to run well ahead of its pace from a year ago, the National Association of Realtors reported yesterday.

October Existing Home Sales Stay Strong

Existing home sales continued to trend upward in October, marking five consecutive months of month-over-month gains, the National Association of Realtors reported yesterday.

September Pending Home Sales Dip 2.2%

After four straight months of contract activity growth, pending home sales declined by 2.2% in September, the National Association of Realtors reported yesterday.

September Existing Home Sales Soar to 14-Year High

Existing home sales jumped for the fourth consecutive month in September, the National Association of Realtors reported yesterday, reaching their highest level since 2006.

August Pending Home Sales at Record High

Pending home sales continue to meet—and exceed—their potential, the National Association of Realtors reported yesterday.

August Existing Home Sales at 14-Year High

Existing home sales reached their highest level since before the Great Recession, the National Association of Realtors reported yesterday.

MBA, Realtors Voice Opposition to Potential VA Fee Increase

The Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors yesterday sent a letter to House and Senate leaders in opposition to possible legislation that could increase funding fees to veterans’ homeownership benefits.

MBA, Realtors Voice Opposition to Potential VA Fee Increase

The Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors yesterday sent a letter to House and Senate leaders in opposition to possible legislation that could increase funding fees to veterans’ homeownership benefits.

Pending Home Sales Rise for 3rd Straight Month to 15-Year High

Pending home sales marked three consecutive months of growth in July, the National Association of Realtors reported yesterday, with all four major regions reporting gains in both month-over-month and year-over-year transactions.