Housing reform can begin now, says NFHA
Calls for housing market reform continue to grow louder, with the reduced influence or elimination of government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac at the center of almost all proposals.
What does 2014 hold for housing market in terms of prices, rates and sales?
The National Association of Realtors recently held its annual conference in San Francisco, and this year's gathering featured a bit of cautious advice from one prominent industry analyst.
What does November jobs report mean for Fed tapering plans?
The much-anticipated November jobs report offered continued promise while simultaneously triggering more speculation within the housing finance market that the Federal Reserve may reconsider tapering its $85 billion-per-month bond-buying program.
Credit union members make final push to delay mortgage regulatory changes
Representatives from credit unions and other smaller financial institutions have been making last-gasp attempts to delay mortgage changes stemming from the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2011, due to take effect in January 2014.
Demand, price hikes continue to squeeze renters
Booming demand and shrinking affordability levels are combining to place increased stress on American renters.
Watt appointment could signal change in housing reform policy
The U.S. Senate recently confirmed the appointment of Congressman Mel Watt, D-N.C., as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, signaling another significant shift within the industry.
CFPB holds hearings to discuss arbitration clause regulation
The debates rage on, in a variety of forms, regarding the level of regulation that should be imposed by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Fed tapering begins - what next?
The U.S. Federal Reserve formally announced on Dec. 18 its decision to begin tapering its economic stimulus program in January 2014.
Credit unions not happy with hikes to g-fees
The National Association of Federal Credit Unions recently penned an impassioned latter to the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency regarding its displeasure with pending hikes to guarantee fees on mortgages offered by government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Credit union trade groups oppose proposed stress tests
Various credit union trade groups have expressed their dissatisfaction with the the National Credit Union Administration's' proposed stress test rule.
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