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FHFA issues RFI on multifamily property tenant protections

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued on Tuesday a request for input (RFI) regarding protections for tenants at multifamily housing properties backed by mortgages from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. FHFA seeks feedback from a diverse set of viewpoints on issues related to multifamily tenant protections.”

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Thousands of government-backed mortgages impacted by Maui fire

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The waivers come as thousands of government-backed mortgages on the island have been impacted by the disaster, according to data released by the office of Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D).

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Rental assistance isn’t reaching at-risk tenants

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percent, according to an analysis by the National Low Income Housing Coalition , a national tenant advocacy group. One of the biggest challenges many state and local government programs continue to face in getting assistance to renters and landlords is application processing delays,” the Treasury said in a statement. Overall, $5.1

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Biden administration rolls out renter protections as rent prices soar

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The federal government and numerous federal agencies will take action on these and other issues outlined in the blueprint. The administration said it will also launch the “resident-centered housing challenge,” which leans on housing providers and state, local and tribal governments to expand access to housing through stronger policies.

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White House, HUD and CFPB detail new actions and priorities to protect renters

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Multiple agencies across the federal government including the U.S. Also on Thursday in conjunction with the announcements, the CFPB released a blog post describing how “federal housing agencies strongly encourage landlords to provide tenants written notice of their rights.” “We

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RentSpree launches a new rent reporting feature

Housing Wire

In doing so, the government-sponsored enterprise hoped to widen access to homeownership for people with no to little credit history. In October 2022 , JPMorgan Chase launched a platform that automates the invoicing and receipt of online rent payments, serving property owners, managers and tenants. It’s a win-win.”

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Opinion: How ADUs can alleviate the U.S. housing crisis

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These structures can generate rental income to offset rising mortgage payments, and create more long-term rental supply, ultimately lowering the average rental cost for tenants. For local governments, ADUs can increase the number of tenants in areas where high-rise dwellings are not a desirable option.

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