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George Washington University Blames Endowment’s Decline on DC Real Estate Market
The university’s endowment shrank from $2.8 billion to $2.6 billion in the second quarter. Continue Reading George Washington University Blames Endowment’s Decline on DC Real Estate Market
Justice Dept. Sues St. Louis-Area Property Owner for Discrimination Based on Criminal History
The DOJ said past offenses “are not accurate proxies for actual underlying criminal activity nor reliable predictors of future criminal activity. Continue Reading Justice Dept. Sues St. Louis-Area Property Owner for Discrimination Based on Criminal History
District of Columbia in $3.3 Million Settlement with Title Insurance Firms Over Kickback Schemes
The four companies were accused of violating the District’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act. Continue Reading District of Columbia in $3.3 Million Settlement with Title Insurance Firms Over Kickback Schemes
California Senate Approves Bill to Expand Down Payment Program to Illegal Immigrants
It is uncertain if Gov. Newsom will sign or veto the bill. Continue Reading California Senate Approves Bill to Expand Down Payment Program to Illegal Immigrants
Atlanta Fed Chief Recommends Waiting on Rate Cuts
The Fed has kept its policy rate in the 5.25%-5.50% range for more than year as a strategy to bring down high inflation. Continue Reading Atlanta Fed Chief Recommends Waiting on Rate Cuts
FHA Seeks Input on Proposed HECM Program Update
The new proposal would enable certain categories of due and payable HECMs that were previously ineligible for assignment to be assigned to HUD. Continue Reading FHA Seeks Input on Proposed HECM Program Update
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Records Q3 Uptick
The third quarter delinquency rate was up 25 basis points from the second quarter and up 17 basis points from one year earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Records Q3 Uptick
Mortgage Rates Go Into a Slump
Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater said the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage recorded “the largest one-week decrease since last November.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into a Slump
TransUnion: Q3 Mortgage Balances Up Slightly While Originations Sink
After recording a slight decline in the second quarter, mortgage balances increased to $11.8 trillion in the third quarter. Continue Reading TransUnion: Q3 Mortgage Balances Up Slightly While Originations Sink
Infosys and Better Team on Mortgage as a Service Offering
According to the companies, companies that adopt MaaS “can revolutionize their mortgage operations.” Continue Reading Infosys and Better Team on Mortgage as a Service Offering
Mortgage Application Activity Takes an Uptick
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 3% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes an Uptick
New Campaign Seeks to Raise Awareness of VA Loan Program
Recent data found only three in 10 veterans knew they could buy a home with a zero-down payment with the VA loan program. Continue Reading New Campaign Seeks to Raise Awareness of VA Loan Program
FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium in Maui County
The moratorium was originally set to expire on Nov. 8. Continue Reading FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium in Maui County
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage paused its multi-week climb but continues to hover under 8%,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
FHA Proposes Policy Updates to HECM Program
The updates seek to “streamline certain requirements and reduce operational challenges associated with servicing a HECM portfolio.” Continue Reading FHA Proposes Policy Updates to HECM Program














