The Impact of 6% Mortgage Rates on the Housing Market’s Recovery
Mortgage rates have reached year-to-date lows, yet home sales remain uncertain. Logan Mohtashami highlights the significance of the 6% threshold.
FHFA Increases GSE Funding Cap for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are set to increase their annual investments in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties significantly, enhancing affordable housing initiatives.
Historic Vermont Stable to Be Converted Into Rental Housing
Explore the conversion of Rudyard Kipling's historic Vermont stable into rental housing, highlighting unique investment opportunities in heritage properties.
Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California introduces crypto division.
A new luxury real estate division launches with over $1 billion in listings, featuring a record-breaking home available for cryptocurrency transactions.
Preparing for UAD 3.6: Essential Insights for Lenders
Understand key Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac appraisal forms, including the 1004 for single-family homes and specialized forms for manufactured homes and condos.
California’s affordable housing initiatives confront new legal obstacles.
A new lawsuit threatens California's key approach to affordable housing development, potentially impacting private lenders and funding strategies in the sector.
Douglas Elliman opposes the normalization of private listings.
Douglas Elliman shows resilience with its strongest first half performance since 2022, despite a slow second quarter in the current market landscape.
Joseph Gormley Selected for Leadership Role at Ginnie Mae
Joseph Gormley's nomination to lead Ginnie Mae has been forwarded to the Senate banking committee, impacting private lenders and the housing finance landscape.
A&D Mortgage obtains $250 million from Canyon Partners for RMBS initiative.
Investment boosts collaboration between A&D and Imperial Fund Asset Management, facilitating a $5 billion non-agency RMBS securitization program for private lenders.
MBA Expresses Support for FHA Commissioner Nominee Frank Cassidy
Cassidy, a former Walker & Dunlop executive, brings extensive experience in commercial real estate finance to her new role at HUD, enhancing private lending insights.