Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2023

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has named former Fannie Mae CEO and Blend president Tim Mayopoulos as CEO of Silicon Valley Bank N.A. , The bridge bank structure is designed to “bridge” the gap between the failure of a bank and the time when the FDIC can stabilize the institution and implement an orderly resolution.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Wednesday unveiled its state flood disclosure tracker tool , aiming to offer clarity and access to survey existing state disclosure requirements for flood insurance. A lapse in NFIP will take place if the government enters a shutdown, which will take place on Nov. 17 unless Congress acts.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

And yes, this certainly has had an impact on insurance companies from coast to coast, as we’ve seen insurers retreat en masse from states such as California , Florida , and Texas , which have all seen record losses in recent years from wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, severe winter storms, sinkholes, and more.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

Older adults and people with disabilities are often prone to financial distress, and they may require more resources to better understand their circumstances and options, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Among a series of 24 examples of federal financial literacy programs for these groups, the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2023

Six federal agencies have requested comment from the public on a newly-proposed rule that is designed to “ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations.” And the design and development of the models and algorithms can reflect the biases and blind spots of the developers.”

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Eppraisal

JULY 7, 2023

In this final installment of our three-part series, we will explore government-insured mortgage loans. These loans, backed by government agencies, offer certain benefits and opportunities for homebuyers who meet specific criteria. What are Government-Insured Mortgage Loans?

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 29, 2024

Mortgage tax escrow payments for local property owners and government processors continue to serve as a crucial source of revenue for local governments. When homeowners obtain a mortgage, lenders typically establish an escrow account to manage various expenses, including property taxes and insurance premiums.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2024

The first is for the HECM anti-churning disclosure, which is designed to protect borrowers from unnecessary loan refinancing. Form 1003 “is also used in the mortgage industry by government sponsored enterprises to originate conventional mortgages,” the notice stated. Two key documents are at the center of the proposed changes.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2022

housing entities are at odds over the future of the federal government’s cash-strapped flood insurance program. But Fannie Mae , the government-sponsored entity that backstops a significant portion of the country’s mortgages, does not seek an exception to the 1974 Federal Privacy Act. Two of the most powerful U.S.

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Housing Wire

JULY 7, 2023

The Homeowners Assistance Fund (HAF) — a program designed to offer financial help to homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic — has kept more than 300,000 homeowners in their homes by curing defaults and keeping them out of foreclosure , according to data released this week by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. “As

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

government. Even after the 2015 law enforcement order, RMK continued to lie to military families by falsely implying government endorsement of its home loans,” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in a statement. RMK originated consumer mortgages, including mortgages guaranteed by the VA and mortgages insured by the FHA.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2023

Unlike HELOCs, reverse mortgages and jumbo reverse mortgages are designed specifically to help seniors manage their cash flow. A HECM is insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) 2 and cannot be frozen or reduced at any time. The borrower simply needs to pay taxes, insurance and keep up to date on home maintenance.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

New changes from the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and Ginnie Mae , which insure and guarantee loans, could help open an untapped market for lenders looking to expand their businesses and improve access to credit for buyers of manufactured homes. Yet help might be on the way.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 5, 2022

But rather than adhering to the program, some mortgage servicers of FHA-insured loans allegedly sent borrowers notices that fail to mention the relief options, requiring paperwork and imposing qualifications that are not necessary under the FHA’s guidelines. “FHA FHA required mortgage servicers to implement the program by Oct.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2022

The CFPB, a government watchdog agency, said lenders aren’t absolved from adverse action notice requirements under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act if they use complex algorithms, which Rohit Chopra, the director of the CFPB, has dubbed “black-box models.”. The requirement also applies to mortgage lenders, legal experts say.

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2022

A spokesperson from Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Inspector General said that the loans funded were FHA-insured loans. She allegedly created phony prepaid debit card statements designed to serve as records of the borrowers withdrawing the monthly child support payments.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

When purchasing a home and applying for a mortgage, many borrowers are confronted with the dreaded Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) requirement. Lender-Paid Mortgage Insurance (LPMI) Lender-Paid Mortgage Insurance (LPMI) is an alternative in which the lender pays the PMI premiums on your behalf.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2023

On June 1 , six federal agencies requested comments from the public on a rule designed to ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations. The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) said it supports new federal regulatory proposals governing the use of AVMs.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2023

Earlier this month, that coalition of six federal agencies requested comment from the public on a newly-proposed rule that is designed to “ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations.” The Agencies expect to issue a proposed rule to implement the Dodd-Frank Act’s AVM amendments to FIRREA in June 2023.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Guild agreed to settle the federal lawsuit, brought by the Department of Justice , for just under $25 million, the government said Thursday. Those loans, originated between 2007 and 2011, defaulted and led to claims to the FHA for mortgage insurance. It did not admit to any wrongdoing. Presented by: Total Expert.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2022

Homeowners with mortgages from Fannie Mae , Freddie Mac , or government agencies such as the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) suffering a financial hardship could defer payments up to 18 months. Rocket was the number three issuer of Ginnie Mae-insured mortgages in February, originating $3.5 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Lenders are left to their own devices to design the programs, based on guidelines from the CFPB, and hope they get it right. Special purpose credit programs, Uejio said, are “also a recognition that government alone cannot solve this problem.”. Yet mortgage lenders are still reluctant to implement the targeted lending programs.

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2022

CM : Firstly, reverse mortgages, whether government-insured or proprietary, are non-recourse loans. And I think it’s important for lenders to frame the product that way with borrowers – as a proactive tool designed specifically for older homeowners and one that can help them retire with more financial freedom and peace of mind.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2021

Should the FHFA be appointed receiver for the government-sponsored entities under the Housing and Economic Recovery act of 2008 (HERA), the so-called “living wills” would facilitate a “rapid and orderly resolution” from conservatorship, the agency said Monday. government.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

This borrower-oriented model could help the industry design a framework for any natural disaster in the future. Most importantly, the CARES Act created a standardized relief program for homeowners with mortgage loans backed by the Government Sponsored Enterprise (GSE) housing agencies (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae).

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Investor expectations will change, and government entities will attempt to coordinate their response. Any future exit from conservatorship will confront issues beyond capitalization such as data monetization, risk parameters, secondary market design, FHA execution and the pricing of mortgage guarantees.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In 2021, Gigliotti created Axis 360 Lift , an online academy designed to educate aspiring mortgage and title professionals. Many Axis trainees come from sales-based careers in hospitality, retail or insurance, which makes it easier to adapt to the mortgage business. But some are completely fresh to the field.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

Panelists: Jake Fehling, Vice President of Marketing, Movement Keosha Burns, Executive Director, Chase Teressa Lurk, Vice President of Marketing and Design Mortgage Bankers Association Sarah Wheeler, Editor in Chief, HousingWire. Marketing to Reach a Diverse Audience. Executing a Successful Content Strategy.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2022

Mangus then worked to build the dedicated reverse mortgage department at his new company from scratch and has found a notable degree of success by building Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P) business through the use of continuing education (CE) classes designed for licensed real estate agents.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

VA loans offer a 100% financing option for qualifying military service members and veterans, and don’t require mortgage insurance. Potter added: “Government lending would come to a halt. In both instances, FHA and VA borrowers might see their up-front home-buying expenses increase if they have to shoulder agent’s commissions.

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Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2022

The federal government’s signature program to help homeowners from falling behind on their mortgage, having utilities shut off, or being forced out of their homes, is finally being rolled out across America through pilot programs. 21, 2020, to apply for government assistance. HAF program an ‘enormous burden’.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2021

The term “redlining” comes from the development by the New Deal by the federal government of maps of every major metropolitan area in the country. These color codes were designed to indicate where it was safe to insure mortgages. Government Segregated America. an income gap of 60%). Well, there’s an issue. Citations: 1.

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Appraisal Hub

JANUARY 3, 2023

Becoming a designated real estate appraiser opens the door to a host of opportunities. There are many employers in both the private and public sectors who hire designated appraisers. You can work for banks, insurance companies, government offices, real estate appraisal firms , as well as consulting and valuation firms.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A $250 monthly child tax credit from the federal government for each child also helps the household. Wilen’s case illustrates how some Americans have a lot to lose if policies designed to help mortgage borrowers don’t break right. . “I’m trying to make an extra anywhere.” But will end in December.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2020

It would require coordination and cooperation with government and the transformation of processes and systems within industry giants. Meanwhile, companies like Matic Insurance and StreamLoan are finding ways to embed homeowners’ insurance quotes directly into the mortgage workflow.

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Empire Appraisal Group

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In response, some local governments are seeking workarounds to help homeowners avoid wholesale reconstruction, but because the regulations are designed to prevent future flooding damage, federal officials seem unlikely to relax the rules. The family also has flood insurance.

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