Biden taps Phyllis Fong as FHFA watchdog
The Biden administration on Friday named longtime regulator Phyllis Fong as the acting inspector general of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
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Overcoming the challenges direct-to-consumer lenders are facing
HousingWire recently sat down with Total Expert Director of Technology Alliances Josh Lehr to learn more about recent trends around direct-to-consumer lending.
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LoanDepot adds former HUD deputy secretary to board
loanDepot appointed Pamela Hughes Patenaude, a former deputy secretary at HUD during the Trump administration, to its board of directors.
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5 steps to choosing a home that will appreciate in value
By investing money into your property through renovations and upgrades, you can ensure home appreciates from the original purchase price.
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Is there a political fix to the housing shortage?
The solution to tight housing inventory is multifaceted. Arch MI investigates this and more in its Spring Housing and Mortgage Market Review. We’ve broken down some of the data below, but be sure to take a deeper dive into the report by clicking her...
FHA, FHFA re-up eviction bans at Biden’s urging
A day before the federal eviction ban lapses, President Biden is using the levers he has through federal agencies to keep evictions on ice until September
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How to be a Savvy First-Time Homebuyer
Home shopping? Learn from the professionals on what you need to do to prepare.
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Lumber prices are falling, but builders still feel the pinch
Lumber prices have dropped for the eighth consecutive week, but builders and new home buyers are still fighting high costs. HW+ Premium Content.
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Where to start the home-buying journey & what to expect in the process
Start the home-buying journey off with confidence! This session will explore the best ways to get your finances in order and what financial changes you should — and shouldn’t — make once you’ve decided you want to buy a home. Our panel of real ...
Reverse mortgage industry courts financial planners
The exit of large depository banks has reduced visibility of reverse mortgage products. Financial planners could be a key constituency
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