Archives For: HUD
HUD Marks 10th Anniversary of the Office of Housing Counseling
HUD’s Office of Housing Counseling marks its 10th anniversary by celebrating the contributions in helping individuals and families obtain safe, sustainable housing.
3 Oct 2022
FHA Expands Access to Homeownership for First-Time Homebuyers who have Positive Rental History
FHA has announced that it will begin to permit inclusion of a first-time homebuyer’s positive rental payment history as an additional factor in mortgage qualification.
27 Sep 2022
HUD Awards $41.3 Million in Housing Counseling Grants
HUD has awarded $41.3 million in grants to support the vital services performed by the nation’s housing counselors.
24 Aug 2022
Vinay Singh Sworn In as HUD Chief Financial Officer
Vinay Singh has been sworn in as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Chief Financial Officer.
5 Jul 2022
HUD and FHA Plan Events to Amplify Message During National Homeownership Month
HUD and FHA plan to hold a series of events throughout National Homeownership Month to align with the Biden-Harris initiative to increase homeownership.
2 Jun 2022
Julia Gordon Confirmed as FHA Commissioner
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Julia Gordon as commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration and assistant secretary of housing at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
12 May 2022
Fannie Mae Introduces Expanded Housing Choice Initiative to Increase Access to Affordable Housing
Fannie Mae announced its Expanded Housing Choice initiative, providing a new pricing incentive for Texas and North Carolina multifamily property owners who accept U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Choice Vouchers.
4 Apr 2022
FHA Issues Guidance on Property Preservation Expenses
The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a mortgagee letter aimed at clarifying contingencies around property protection and preservation reimbursement for loans that have a first legal foreclosure action filed on or after March 31.
30 Mar 2022
HUD will get $65.7 Billion Spending Budget in 2022 Omnibus Bill
HUD will receive $65.7 billion in funding as part of the 2022 Omnibus Bill which is expected to be signed into law by President Biden.
11 Mar 2022
HUD Awards $1.4 Million to Support Housing Counseling Programs in New Jersey
HUD has awarded $1.4 million in housing counseling grants to help agencies in NJ in their critical work to stem the tide of the pandemic’s impact on housing.
26 Jan 2022