Less than four days after being confirmed as head of the mortgage giants’ federal regulator, housing scion Bill Pulte fired 14 board members and made himself the chair of both companies. Continue reading
FHLB Cincinnati’s Hundred Homes Initiative’s $50,000 grants can be used for a down payment or closing costs on a newer home in Ohio, Kentucky or Tennessee, and pay for the disposal of vacated mobile homes Continue reading
Flood of orders published without explanation on social media target programs and practices designed to boost lending in minority communities, protect borrowers from unfair or deceptive practices. Continue reading
As real estate professionals, policymakers and communities collaborate to find solutions, Kendall Bonner writes, they can create a future where housing is more accessible, affordable and efficiently produced. Continue reading
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass seems to be warming up to the idea of pausing the controversial ULA Tax as the city recovers from destructive wildfires, but it is unclear how she could do it. Continue reading
EXp CEO Leo Pareja said he’s hopeful about the busiest season of the year for homebuyers, saying more inventory at varied price points will be key to helping shoppers see beyond elevated rates. Continue reading
As March 14 debt ceiling deadline approaches, housing and mortgage finance industries brace for repercussions of DOGE cuts to federal workforce and programs. Continue reading
The National Association of Realtors and several other housing groups urged Congress to confirm Consumer Financial Protection Bureau nominee Jonathan McKernan, noting he has a “wealth of experience” to lead the financial watchdog. Continue reading
National Housing Conference President and CEO David Dworkin, a centrist advocate for affordable housing stakeholders, warns of unintended consequences of downsizing of HUD, FHA and Ginnie Mae. Continue reading
To qualify, applicants must have owned and occupied the main property for at least five years, maintain a credit score above 650 and have a debt-to-income ratio below 40 percent. Continue reading