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FHFA annual report highlights GSE actions on affordable housing

Housing Wire

These include oversight of the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , mortgage purchases designed to improve affordability for low-income homeowners, vendor partnerships and investments in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The GSEs also “invested over $1.7

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HUD details funding, policy support for green homes and climate resilience

Housing Wire

HUD also published guides designed to assist with mobility improvements and decarbonization of existing transportation systems. We know that as our country invests in sustainable housing, low-income and disadvantaged communities are often left behind,” Todman said in prepared remarks. “We

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Labor Department announces new rule to shield retirement savings

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Department of Labor (DOL) on Tuesday announced a new rule that governs retirement advice, requiring more financial advisers to follow stricter fiduciary standards when dispensing advice about retirement-focused investments. Taking effect on Sept.

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White House aware of issues over investment properties

Housing Wire

The federal government is well aware that mortgage lenders and industry stakeholders are frustrated by the 7% cap on second homes and investment properties that was implemented as part of a broader series of amendments to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ‘s Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements.

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FHFA considers giving nonbank mortgage lenders access to FHLBs: Bloomberg

Housing Wire

Any expansion would require congressional actions and would need firms to agree to more government oversight, the outlet reported. Unlike banks that are directly overseen by federal and state regulators, nonbank mortgage firms don’t have a designated regulatory authority, which could pose a potential risk to financial stability.

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Polly appoints former exec at ICE Mortgage Technology as COO

Housing Wire

Coggiola will be responsible for Polly’s product, implementation, support and design teams, working toward seamless cross-organization collaboration. He has more than 25 years of mortgage technology and enterprise software experience with his latest stint being chief product officer at Accela , a government tech provider.

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Colorado county creates alert system to warn of potential property fraud

Housing Wire

Pueblo County, Colorado, which encompasses an estimated population of about 170,000 people in and around the city of Pueblo, is sounding the alarm over potential fraud by creating a new alert system designed specifically to protect property owners. If you feel it prudent, you may want to consult a lawyer.”

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