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FHFA assisted nearly 44,000 troubled homeowners in Q4 2023

Housing Wire

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac completed 43,903 foreclosure prevention actions in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to a new report published by the Federal Housing Finance Agency ( FHFA ). Over the course of 2023, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) completed 192,897 foreclosure prevention actions. The rate for U.S.

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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.

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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

Real estate agents specializing in foreclosures can also provide you with listings and valuable insights. Types of Foreclosures There are three main types of foreclosures: pre-foreclosures, auctions, and real estate-owned (REO) properties. Financing: Foreclosures can sometimes be challenging to finance.