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Housing protections in the stimulus bill explained

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The 880-page bill signed into law by Trump on Friday includes credit protections, foreclosure moratoriums and forbearance on some mortgages. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ease appraisal standards amid coronavirus

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The federal loan servicers announced an adjustment of long-held appraisal and employment verification standards in order to help facilitate mortgages amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading →

Major banks agree to mortgage grace period in California

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Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Wells Fargo, Citibank, JP Morgan and U.S. Bank would give homeowners a 90-day grace period. Continue reading →

Major banks agree to mortgage grace period in California

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Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Wells Fargo, Citibank, JP Morgan and U.S. Bank would give homeowners a 90-day grace period. Continue reading →

Homeowners may delay mortgage payments up to 1 year due to virus

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The move by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac came days after President Trump announced that delayed mortgage payments may be an option for borrowers amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading →

Read all of Inman’s coronavirus coverage here

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Inman has published more than 300 stories on the coronavirus. Here’s our comprehensive list of coverage. Continue reading →

Why marketing to interest rates is the wrong strategy

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In today’s volatile market, what is the right way to go about marketing and advertising? Here are a few effective approaches to marketing your business while putting your clients’ interests first. Continue reading →

Share of first-time buyers reaches highest peak since 1993

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According to a market report by Genworth Mortgage Insurance, the number of first-time homebuyers exceeded 2 million for the third consecutive year. Continue reading →

Trump may allow homeowners to delay mortgage payments

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The administration did not make clear how borrowers might catch up on payments in the future, however. Continue reading →

California governor stops evictions amid coronavirus outbreak

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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order is meant to be a lifeline to people whose wages are shrinking as the coronavirus tanks the economy and forces people into isolation. Continue reading →