Mike Fratantoni writes: Our forecast is for the unemployment rate to continue to decline, reaching 4.5% by the end of 2021, and likely dropping below 4% by the end of 2022. The delinquency rate should follow that downward path closely.
David Stevens writes: As I look at the work she has done in the short time since being in the role, I have come to one clear conclusion; Sandra Thompson should be the permanent FHFA director.
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The overwhelming majority of real estate firms – 80% – operated from a single office and typically with three full-time real estate licensees in 2020, according to a new survey by the National Association of Realtors.
The Biden administration has unwound much of Mnuchin and Calabria's parting gift to the industry, removing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac caps on investment properties, "higher-risk" loans and more. HW+ Premium Content
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The mortgage industry is excited at the prospect of Alanna McCargo becoming president of Ginnie Mae. But she'd face many challenges, experts said. HW+ Premium Content
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