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OceanFirst Bank in Redlining Settlement with HUD
OceanFirst will invest at least $14 million in a loan subsidy fund. Continue Reading OceanFirst Bank in Redlining Settlement with HUD
AOC Calls for New Federal Entity to Build and Sell ‘Social Housing’
The Homes Act is Ocasio-Cortez’s second housing bill introduced this year. Continue Reading AOC Calls for New Federal Entity to Build and Sell ‘Social Housing’
Another Leadership Turnover at Jacksonville Housing Authority
Roslyn Mixon-Phillips was approved by the agency’s board of commissioners. Continue Reading Another Leadership Turnover at Jacksonville Housing Authority
Steve Fritzer Named Director of Development at Venterra Realty
“Steve’s appointment marks a significant milestone for Venterra as we expand our residential product line,” said CEO John Foresi. Continue Reading Steve Fritzer Named Director of Development at Venterra Realty
M&T Bank Appoints Lopa Kolluri as Head of Affordable Housing Lending
Kolluri was previously senior vice president within M&T’s Commercial Real Estate Innovation Office. Continue Reading M&T Bank Appoints Lopa Kolluri as Head of Affordable Housing Lending
Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again
“For the first time in over a month, mortgage rates moved up due to shifting market expectations,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again
Report: IMBs Outpace Banks for Lending in LMI and Minority Areas
CRA was implemented in 1977 in response to decades of redlining practices by banks and thrifts. Continue Reading Report: IMBs Outpace Banks for Lending in LMI and Minority Areas
FDIC Auctions Mortgage-Backed Bonds from Failed Banks
Another auction is planned for next week, with the FDIC seeking to sell about $660 million of lower-rated bonds. Continue Reading FDIC Auctions Mortgage-Backed Bonds from Failed Banks
Guild Mortgage Adds 8 California Branches From Fairway Independent Mortgage
John Lowe, formerly senior vice president and division manager at Fairway, has been named district manager of the new district. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Adds 8 California Branches From Fairway Independent Mortgage
Foreclosure Activity Up 22% Year-Over-Year
Nationwide, one in every 1,459 housing units had a foreclosure filing in the first quarter. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up 22% Year-Over-Year
MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.8%
The refinance share of mortgage activity inched up to 27.6%. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.8%
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up, Forbearance Level Down
“Low for-sale inventory continues to constrain sales, along with mortgage rates that remain above 6%,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up, Forbearance Level Down
Rocket Mortgage Canada in New Pact with RESAAS Services
Rocket Mortgage Canada and RESAAS will share the revenue generated via the partnership from all new mortgages, mortgage renewals and refinances. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Canada in New Pact with RESAAS Services
Proper Rate Launches Same Day Mortgage
The service is being marketed to allow borrowers to compete against all-cash buyers. Continue Reading Proper Rate Launches Same Day Mortgage
Mortgage Rates Drop For Fifth Straight Week
Rates are at their lowest level in two months. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop For Fifth Straight Week














