HousingWire, July 29, 2016–Lane, Ben
NYCB Mortgage says it will suspend jumbo fixed 30-year program.
Category: Top National News
1 Million-Plus More Homeowners Can Benefit from Refi Post-Brexit
CNBC, Aug. 1, 2016–Olick, Diana
Drop in mortgage rates have borrowers rushing back to the bank.
Brexit Credited With New Refi Boom
National Mortgage Professional, Aug. 1, 2016–Hall, Phil
Brexit spurs new interest in “safe” U.S. Treasury bonds.
Mortgage Principal Forgiveness Policy Is a Bad Idea
Heritage Foundation, Aug. 1, 2016–Ligon, John
Author says forgiveness gives undue advantage to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac.
U.S. Mortgage Insurers Names New Chairman
DS News, Aug. 1, 2016
MGIC CEO Patrick Sinks had served as vice chair.
How to Restore Humanity to Loss Mitigation
National Mortgage News, Aug. 1, 2016–Smith, Rick
Mortgage servicers should invest in the right technology platform.
Obama Boosts Clean Energy Lending That Critics Say Poses Risks
Bloomberg, July 19, 2016–Light, Joe
PACE program promotes clean home energy improvements, but MBA and others say loans could get borrowers into debt they can’t afford to repay.
Republican Party Calls for Significant Changes to Housing in 2016
HousingWire, July 19. 2016–Lane, Ben
Party platform blasts Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac “corrupt business model.”
MGIC Leads Mortgage Insurer Rally on Sales Gain, Housing Rebound
Bloomberg, July 19, 2016–Chiglinsky, Katherine
Radiant, Essent, Genworth Also Surge in Trading
When It Comes to GSE Reform, There’s No Need to Invent the Wheel
HousingWire, July 19, 2016–Murin, Joseph
Former Ginnie Mae CEO says Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac should be comined into a “super-GSE.”