Matthew Jones, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Housing Administration, told senators Thursday that expanding housing supply and continuing HUD’s push to reduce regulatory costs would be central priorities if he is confirmed. Jones appeared before...
A federal judge has temporarily prevented nearly $56 million in federal housing counseling money from expiring while a group of nonprofit organizations challenges the Trump administration’s effort to cancel the funds. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb issued the order late...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is raising the upfront guarantee fee on its Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program from 1.00% to 1.50%, a change that takes effect Oct. 1 and applies to new Firm Commitments, including refinances. The...
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is increasing the upfront guarantee fee on new Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program commitments, a change that will raise the initial financing cost for borrowers using one of the federal government’s...
A former executive director of two Connecticut housing authorities has been indicted on federal fraud and money-laundering charges in a case prosecutors say involved a $16.2 million loan allegedly obtained with fraudulent authorization documents. The U.S. Attorney’s...