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FHFA Publishes Framework To Establish FHLBank Housing Goals

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by Jann Swanson on May 27 2010, 2:28 PM

The Federal Home Finance Agency is opening a 45 day public comment period on new rules to establish a framework for setting Federal Home Bank Loan housing goals. ...
HUD Chief Looks To Simplify Home Rental Assistance Program

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by Jann Swanson on May 26 2010, 2:43 PM

HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan presented the details of a new rental assistance program to members of Congress on Tuesday. The program is part of the President's 2011 budget request....
The Day Ahead: Equities Sharply Higher Ahead up Jobless Claims

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by Patrick McGee on May 27 2010, 8:01 AM

Equity markets dropped at the final hour yesterday when news reports indicated that China was reluctant to buy European debt. This morning the reverse has happened: global equities are up and stock futures are sharply higher after China called Europe...
FHFA Reports to Congress on Status of GSEs and FHLBs

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by Jann Swanson on May 26 2010, 11:56 AM

FHFA Director Ed DeMarco said that the study found that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac remain "critical supervisory concerns." While the two government sponsored entities, which have been operating under federal conservatorship since 2008, have...
Rise In Refinance Demand Tempered By Appraisal Issues

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by Adam Quinones on May 26 2010, 11:55 AM

Bank foreclosure activity is putting more distressed inventory on the market and making it harder for appraisers to justify their choice of comps. It's a buyer's market...distressed sales will continue to drive collateral values lower, especially...
The Day Ahead: Durable Goods, New Home Sales, Treasury Auction

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by Patrick McGee on May 26 2010, 7:58 AM

With the OECD upgrading its global outlook for 2010 and 2011 growth, investor confidence is back on track this morning. Equities are trading much higher globally, including gains of larger than 2% in England and France, the euro is slightly higher, and...
Housing: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

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by Adam Quinones on May 25 2010, 3:38 PM

The big question everyone is asking: The Home Buyer Tax Credit Has Expired. Will Home Sales Improve, Contract, or Go Sideways?...
Thrifts Show Signs of Stability As New Loan Origination Activity Declines

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by Jann Swanson on May 25 2010, 1:07 PM

Thrift institutions in the U.S. posted the third consecutive quarter of profitability according to data released on Monday by the Office of Thrift Supervision. Institutions improved profitability by over 300 percent from the previous quarter. ...
FHFA To Implement Uniform Standards For Loan and Appraisal Data

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by Jann Swanson on May 25 2010, 9:02 AM

The Federal Home Loan Finance Agency has announced plans for new data standards and an electronic portal for uniform collection and submission of appraisal and loan information to the two GSEs....
The Day Ahead: Global Stock Sell Off Leads Investors On Flight To Safety

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by Patrick McGee on May 25 2010, 7:39 AM

U.S. equities are indicated lower and the flight to safety is back in style after stock markets sold off around the world in the overnight session. Concerns surrounding government policies intended to curb inflating real estate values led a sell off in...
Existing Home Sales Higher As Tax Credit Expired. Original Tax Incentive Stole Demand From Extended Version

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by Adam Quinones on May 24 2010, 3:16 PM

Existing-home sales rose again in April with buyers motivated by the tax credit, improving consumer confidence and favorable affordability conditions, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Lawrence Yun also said, “Although inventory levels...
The Week Ahead: Housing Data, Secondary Marketing Conference, Auctions, Consumer Spending

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by Patrick McGee on May 24 2010, 7:51 AM

Housing data, the secondary marketing conference in New York, Treasury auctions, plenty of Fed speak, revisions to 1Q GDP, Durable Goods, and Consumer Spending highlight a busy week of scheduled events and data. ...
Proposed Risk Retention Reform Affects Banker and Broker Loan Pricing

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by Adam Quinones on May 21 2010, 3:56 PM

Risk retention legislation will affect mortgage loan pricing in a negative way. It will force mortgage bankers and wholesalers to accumulate more reserve funds on their balance to remain in compliance with retained risks regs. The easiest way to accumulate...
The Day Ahead: Turmoil Continues as Financial Reform Moves Forward

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by Patrick McGee on May 21 2010, 8:13 AM

Equity futures continue sliding this morning after the stock market was dealt a crushing blow yesterday. The S&P 500 dropped 3.9% ― it’s biggest one-day decline in more than a year ― while the Dow fell 3.6% and the Nasdaq slid 4.1%. This morning,...
MBA: Risk Retention Reform Should Not Include Guaranteed Loan Programs

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by Jann Swanson on May 20 2010, 4:10 PM

An MBA official told a House Veterans Affairs subcommittee that VA, FHA, and other government guaranteed loans should be exempted from proposed loan retention requirements and suggested other changes to keep program strong and competitive....

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