There is no downplaying the destruction the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our economy and the financial lives of millions of Americans. But it is also threatening the up-and-coming generation of home buyers, particularly minorities.
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FHFA, FHA Extend Foreclosure/Eviction Moratorium to Aug. 31
The Federal Housing Finance Agency and HUD announced Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA will extend their single-family moratorium on foreclosures and evictions until at least August 31.
FHA, CFPB Issue New Guidance on Forbearance
The Federal Housing Administration and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced new policies to assist mortgage borrowers impacted by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
California County Ends Controversial PACE Loan Program
Forget the coronavirus—if you want to raise the blood pressure of a mortgage lender or servicer, just say these two words: “PACE loan.”
MBA Mortgage Action Alliance ‘Call to Action’ Urges Support of House Bill Supporting Access to Credit
The Mortgage Action Alliance, the grassroots advocacy arm of the Mortgage Bankers Association, issued a “Call to Action” urging its members to contact their House representative in support of legislation that would promote consumer access to credit during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ginnie Mae, FHA Update Servicer Policies in Coronavirus Wake
Ginnie Mae and FHA on Friday issued updates addressing mortgage servicer liquidity issues that could result from the coronavirus pandemic.
ATTOM: 4Q Refinances More than Double
ATTOM Data Solutions, Irvine, Calif., reported 1.27 million refinance mortgages secured by residential property originated in the fourth quarter, up 20 percent from the third quarter and up by 104 percent from a year ago to the highest point since third quarter 2013.
FHFA, HUD Suspend Foreclosures/Evictions for 60 Days
HUD and the Federal Housing Finance Agency last week suspended foreclosures and evictions for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA mortgages for at least the next 60 days amid the coronavirus pandemic.
MBA, Trade Groups Give HUD Feedback on CWCOT Program
The Mortgage Bankers Association, the Housing Policy Council and the National Mortgage Servicing Association submitted joint comments to HUD on its proposed enhancements to its Claims Without Conveyance of Title (CWCOT) Program).
MBA, Trade Groups Renew Pressure for Senate Action on Montgomery, Woll Nominations
Last October, the Trump Administration nominated FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery to serve as HUD Deputy Secretary. Despite a favorable vote by the Senate Banking Committee and strong support from trade groups such as the Mortgage Bankers Association, a Senate confirmation vote has yet to take place.