![](https://newslink.mba.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Funding-Shield-0419.jpg?w=390&h=260&crop=1)
FundingShield: Q1 Wire, Title Fraud Risk Remains High
FundingShield, Newport Beach, Calif., reported that wire and title fraud risk dropped somewhat from record-breaking levels hit in the fourth quarter of 2023, but 48% of loans processed in the quarter still exhibit at least one risk factor.
![](https://newslink.mba.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Insurance-Redfin-4-22.jpg?w=390&h=260&crop=1)
Redfin: Florida, California Homeowners See More Insurance Changes
Redfin, Seattle, recently reported 70.3% of Florida homeowners and 51% of California homeowners say they or the area they live in have been affected by rising home insurance costs or changes to coverage over the past year.
![](https://newslink.mba.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FHFALogo2020400.jpg?w=390&h=260&crop=1)
FHFA Requests Public Input on Freddie Mac Second Mortgage Proposal
The Federal Housing Finance Agency on Tuesday proposed a new product from Freddie Mac to begin purchasing certain single-family closed-end second mortgages.
![](https://newslink.mba.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tavant-4-23.jpg?w=390&h=260&crop=1)
Tavant’s Hassan Rashid on Unlocking Home Equity: A Strategic Move for 2024
As we make strides into 2024, American homeowners find themselves amidst an intriguing landscape of financial opportunities, particularly concerning the utilization of home equity.