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Ginnie Mae Issued $46.1 Billion in Mortgage-Backed Securities During March
Ginnie Mae announced that its mortgage-backed securities (MBS) portfolio outstanding grew to $2.91 trillion as of March. Ginnie Mae issued $46.1 billion in total MBS last month, resulting in net portfolio growth of $4.16 billion. The issuance included $44.5 billion in...
Ginnie Mae Issued $46.1 Billion in Mortgage-Backed Securities During March
The pooling and securitization of loans for more than 128,000 American households, including over 49,000 first-time homebuyers. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Issued $46.1 Billion in Mortgage-Backed Securities During March
Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Loan Fraud Scheme
A Philadelphia real estate agent was sentenced to 37 months’ imprisonment and two years of in connection with a scheme in which he raised millions of dollars from individuals and businesses, supposedly for short-term real estate financing opportunities, when no such...
Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
While the real estate industry is increasingly focused on private listings and off-market strategies, agents affiliated with The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) are not detecting much interest in this subject with their clients. According to the Miami-headquartered...
Q1 Vacancy Rates Drop for Canadian Office and Industrial Real Estate
Vacancy rates for Canadian office and industrial properties declined in the first quarter, according to a new data report from Colliers. National office vacancy declined by 100 basis points year-over-year to 13.6%, which Colliers described as “one of the most...
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Kansas City Mayor Pitches $1.9 Billion Plan for New Royals Stadium
The mayor proposed an ordinance allowing the city to commit up to $600 million through bonds to finance the development. Continue Reading Kansas City Mayor Pitches $1.9 Billion Plan for New Royals Stadium
Senate Confirmation Hearing for Fed Chairman Nominee Kevin Warsh is Delayed
The Senate Banking Committee has yet to receive requested paperwork from Warsh including financial disclosures. Continue Reading Senate Confirmation Hearing for Fed Chairman Nominee Kevin Warsh is Delayed
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
“Credit availability increased modestly in March to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in March
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Better Names Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater as Director
“He’s exactly the kind of leader you want in the room when you’re rebuilding housing finance,” said Vishal Garg, CEO and founder of Better. Continue Reading Better Names Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater as Director
Landmark Properties Expands into Senior Housing Sector
Landmark will pursue both ground-up development and acquisition opportunities through partnerships. Continue Reading Landmark Properties Expands into Senior Housing Sector
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
A total of 35,000 foreclosure starts were recorded last month, down 16% from January but up 7% from February 2025. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
Appreciation Homes LLC Debuts Direct Title Security, an Investment Vehicle Aimed at SFR Properties
“We believe the single-family rental market represents one of the most compelling opportunities in real estate today,” said Appreciation Homes’ Stephen Satterfield. Continue Reading Appreciation Homes LLC Debuts Direct Title Security, an Investment Vehicle Aimed at SFR Properties
Nautilus 220, Luxury Mixed-Use Development, Opens in Florida’s Palm Beach County
Nautilus 220 features 330 condominium residences in two 24-story towers. Continue Reading Nautilus 220, Luxury Mixed-Use Development, Opens in Florida’s Palm Beach County
NYC Mayor Mamdani Launches Expedited Process to Approve Affordable Housing on City-Owned Land
The city’s Department of Housing and Preservation Development will pre-qualify affordable housing builders and shorten the pre-development RFP process by eight months for certain projects, Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani Launches Expedited Process to Approve Affordable Housing on City-Owned Land
Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
“An 88% operating margin and a compound annual growth rate of 100% in per-score pricing over five years are not hallmarks of a competitive market,” the senator said. Continue Reading Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner Accused of Section 8 Voucher Fraud
The investigation concluded that Debra Parker owes the CHA more than $12,000 from her failure to properly report income and household composition. Continue Reading Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner Accused of Section 8 Voucher Fraud
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.7% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%