Orange County Register, September 26, 2024–Jeff LazersonNavigating a home loan can be treacherous, so today I’ll share some best practices and gotcha’s for the borrower. First, let’s start with the …
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Mortgage Foreclosure, Forbearance Data Now Available in FHFA’s New Dashboard
MPA, Sept. 30, 2024-Candyd MendozaThe Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has released updated data from its National Mortgage Database (NMDB®) on residential mortgage performance through the second quarter of 2024, …
To Expand Housing Counseling Services, HUD Taps Zillow
HousingWire, Sept. 17, 2024-Chris ClowThe federal government is launching a campaign on Zillow to help provide housing counseling services to more Americans.Click here for more (subscription)
30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops to 6.09% After Fed Rate Cut
The New York Times, Sept. 19, 2024-Danielle KayeMortgage rates dropped again this week, extending a monthslong decline fueled by expectations of a cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve, …
A New Housing Plan Wants to Give Middle-Class Americans the Kind of Support Typically Reserved for Low-Income Households
Business Insider, Sept. 19, 2024-Eliza Relman and Juliana KaplanRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, and Sen. Tina Smith, a Minnesota Democrat, on Wednesday introduced legislation in the House and …
Don’t Expect 3% Mortgage Rates, Even With Fed Cuts
The Wall Street Journal, Sept. 18, 2024-Gina Heeb and Nicole FriedmanThe era of ultralow mortgage rates in the U.S. is unlikely to return anytime soon, even as the Fed cuts …
Mortgage Rates Are Coming Down — and Home Buyers Are Ready to Pounce
The Washington Post, Sept. 19, 2024-Abha Bhattarai and Rachel SiegelFor Americans mulling a home purchase, this week’s interest rate cut meant just one thing: It’s time to get back in …
Higher Wire Fraud Insurance Coverage a Sign of the Times
National Mortgage News, Sept. 19, 2024-Brad FinkelsteinCertifid has doubled the amount of insurance coverage provided against wire fraud for each transfer the company verifies, as the funds moved for both …
Will FHFA IG’s Report Lead to a Flood Insurance Crackdown?
National Mortgage News, September 20, 2024–Bonnie SinnockThe regulator and conservator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has agreed to beef up flood insurance examination measures at the recommendation of its …
MBA Member Advantage Program: Exclusive Benefits and Discounts with Industry Partners
MBA has partnered with several companies to offer member discounts on products and services you use every day, adding significant value to your MBA membership. Access more details about how …