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VA celebrates the 75ᵗʰ Anniversary of the VA Home Loan

2019-06-05T10:39:38-04:00

WHAT: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is marking the 75th Anniversary of the original GI Bill and its collaboration with the private-sector in delivering the dream of homeownership to Veterans and Servicemembers.

WHO: Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Benjamin

VA celebrates the 75ᵗʰ Anniversary of the VA Home Loan2019-06-05T10:39:38-04:00

Freddie Mac Settles $1.2 Billion SLST Securitization

2019-06-05T10:23:00-04:00

Freddie Mac today announced the settlement of the first Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust (SLST) offering of 2019—a securitization of approximately $1.2 billion including both guaranteed senior and non-guaranteed subordinate securities backed by a pool of seasoned re-performing loans

Freddie Mac Settles $1.2 Billion SLST Securitization2019-06-05T10:23:00-04:00

Statement on Launch of New Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security from Renee Schultz SVP, Capital Markets, Fannie Mae

2019-06-05T09:44:34-04:00

Today’s launch of UMBS is a major milestone that marks the successful implementation of the Single Security Initiative. UMBS is the result of close collaboration with FHFA, Freddie Mac, Common Securitization Solutions, and hundreds of housing finance stakeholders and we

Statement on Launch of New Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security from Renee Schultz SVP, Capital Markets, Fannie Mae2019-06-05T09:44:34-04:00

HUD AWARDS ADDITIONAL $1.2 MILLION TO FIGHT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION

2019-05-30T14:57:01-04:00

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is awarding an additional $1.2 million under its Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) to support the efforts of 11 organizations to educate the public and housing providers about their

HUD AWARDS ADDITIONAL $1.2 MILLION TO FIGHT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION2019-05-30T14:57:01-04:00

HUD Approves Settlement Between Puerto Rico Public Housing Authority and Residents Who Alleged Disability Discrimination

2019-05-22T17:59:18-04:00

PRPHA will pay almost $885,000 to replace existing elevators

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has negotiated an agreement between the Puerto Rico Public Housing Authority (PRPHA) and residents of the housing authority that

HUD Approves Settlement Between Puerto Rico Public Housing Authority and Residents Who Alleged Disability Discrimination2019-05-22T17:59:18-04:00

Hud Awards Additional $1.9 Million to Promote Employment and Self-Sufficiency for Public Housing Residents

2019-05-22T09:11:41-04:00

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded an additional $1.9 million to six public housing authorities and non-profit organizations across the nation to hire or retain service coordinators to help residents find jobs and educational opportunities.

Hud Awards Additional $1.9 Million to Promote Employment and Self-Sufficiency for Public Housing Residents2019-05-22T09:11:41-04:00

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Total Refinance Volume Increases In March as Interest Rates Fall

2019-05-20T19:07:04-04:00

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today reported that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) completed 234,716 refinances in the first quarter of 2019.  FHFA’s first quarter 2019 Refinance Report also shows that 901 loans were

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Total Refinance Volume Increases In March as Interest Rates Fall2019-05-20T19:07:04-04:00