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Fannie Mae to Sell Foreclosed Vacant Properties to Detroit Land Bank
On November 24, DS News published an article announcing the agreement of Fannie Mae to sell 44 foreclosed vacant properties to the Detroit Land Bank Authority as part of an effort to stabilize greater Detroit neighborhoods.
25 Nov 2014
CFPB Prepared Remarks of Richard Cordray
On November 20, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a news release containing the prepared remarks of Director Richard Cordray at The Clearing House.
25 Nov 2014
FHFA Directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Change Requirement Relating to Sales of Existing REO
On November 25, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a news release announcing its direction of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to alter one of their policies relating to the sale of real estate owned (REO) properties in their current inventory.
25 Nov 2014
FHFA Releases FHFA Strategic Plan for FY 2015-2019 and Performance and Accountability Report
On November 21, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a news release announcing the release of the FHFA Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2015-2019.
25 Nov 2014
Up to 400 Jackson Homes Could be Demolished if City Receives $10.8 Million Grant From State
On November 18, mlive.com released an article discussing the possibility of Jackson, Michigan receiving a portion of grant funds from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority targeted at eliminating blight.
21 Nov 2014
CFPB Proposes Expanded Foreclosure Protections
On November 20, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a news release announcing proposed measures that would expand foreclosure protections for mortgage borrowers.
21 Nov 2014
FHFA Announces Miami HARP Outreach Event Dec. 5
On November 19, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a news release announcing its fourth event to reach homeowners who are eligible for the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP).
21 Nov 2014
GAO-15-146R: Financial Audit: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s Fiscal Years 2014 and 2013 Financial Statements
On November 17, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-15-146, a report subtitled Financial Audit: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection’s Fiscal Years 2014 and 2013 Financial Statements.
21 Nov 2014
GAO-15-147R Financial Audit: Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Fiscal Years 2014 and 2013 Financial Statements
On November 17, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-15-147R, a report subtitled Financial Audit: Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Fiscal Years 2014 and 2013 Financial Statements.
21 Nov 2014
HUD’s Castro Wants to Restart Debate Over GSE Reform
On November 17, National Mortgage News published an article featuring comments by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro on restarting the debate over the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
21 Nov 2014
Lawmakers Pressure Agency to ‘Reconsider’ FHLB Membership Changes
On November 19, National Mortgage News published an article discussing the resistance being met by members of Congress and banks towards the Federal Housing Finance Agency ‘s plan to to tighten membership rules for the Federal Home Loan Banks.
21 Nov 2014
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Holds Federal Housing Finance Agency Hearing
On November 19, the U.S. Committee on Banking published a news release featuring Chairman Tim Johnson’s prepared statement at The Federal Housing Finance Agency: Balancing Stability, Growth, and Affordability in the Mortgage Market oversight hearing.
21 Nov 2014
FHFA Statement of Melvin Watt
On November 19, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released the statement of Melvin L. Watt before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
20 Nov 2014
HUD Secretary Says Housing Finance Reform Remains a Top Priority for the Obama Administration
On November 17, The Hill published an article outlining comments by HUD Secretary Julian Castro describing the commitment of the Obama administration to overhaul the mortgage finance system during the next two years.
20 Nov 2014
MHA HAMP Reporting Update October 2014 UP Survey Now Available
On November 17, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update, subtitled October 2014 UP Survey Now Available.
20 Nov 2014
Take it to the Bank: How Land Banks Are Strengthening America’s Neighborhoods
The Center for Community Progress has released a national land bank report titled Take it to the Bank: How Land Banks Are Strengthening America’s Neighborhoods.
18 Nov 2014