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GSEs completed nearly 60,000 foreclosure prevention actions in Q1 2023: FHFA

Housing Wire

This is according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Q1 2023 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report, which was published late last week. Real-estate owned (REO) inventory also increased by 2% over the course of Q1 to 11,190 units. The serious delinquency rate also decreased to 0.6%

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FHA adds 40-year loan term to COVID-19 arsenal

Housing Wire

According to the administration’s mortgagee letter, it added the exemption to ensure that mortgagees that rely on bonds, primarily those state Housing Finance Agencies offer, meet the terms of their bond agreements. Comments from the mortgage industry are due by May 31.

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Despite moratoria, foreclosures increase 20% in October

Housing Wire

Bank repossessions on REO homes (real-estate owned) were also up 28% from last month for a total of 2,577 U.S 27, in a bid for continued stability, the Federal Housing Finance Agency extended its moratorium on foreclosures and evictions for borrowers with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac until Dec.

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Fannie Mae pays $53M to settle recession-era discrimination suit

Housing Wire

Our role in housing finance brings important responsibilities.”. After the housing crisis, the GSE’s portfolio of foreclosed, or “Real Estate Owned” properties ballooned. Amid protests set off by George Floyd’s death, Fannie Mae ’s CEO issued a public statement about its commitment to racial equity.

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Increased need for a compliance-driven insurance servicing solution

Housing Wire

With multiple organizations – such as the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB), Fannie Mae, FEMA, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and others – guiding these regulations and outlining protocols, it is necessary but challenging to maintain compliance.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Finding the Best Foreclosures in Your Area

Realty Biz

Researching Foreclosures Start your search by understanding the real estate market in your area. Foreclosure listings are usually available on local court websites, local newspapers, real estate websites, and at the county recorder's office. Keep an eye on economic factors like employment rates and trends in home prices.

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Buying Foreclosed Homes for Dummies in 11 Steps Even You (Yes, You!) Can Do

HomeLight

Generally, lenders will take much less than top dollar for a foreclosure, which is good news for anyone looking to score a deal on real estate. Maybe the allure of a quick win or the challenge of scoring a good deal is too good to resist. Is buying a foreclosed house for dummies a hack that would work for you? Foreclosure.