What the Fed’s tapering plan means for the secondary market

Economists believe the Federal Reserve will soon begin to reduce its MBS purchases.

Federal Reserve's 'tapering' plan will open up space in the secondary market   Economists believe the Federal Reserve will soon begin to reduce its MBS purchases. That means Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will need to find new buyers. HW+ Premium Content Which of the competing housing bills will make the cut?   David Stevens outlines which of the three competing housing-related bills making their way through Congress have the best chance to pass.   UWM Appraisal Direct   UWM is improving the appraisal process on UWM loans for our brokers, their borrowers and appraisers. UWM Appraisal Direct has a dedicated team that offers: • High-quality, faster appraisals from qualified appraisers • Simplified ordering and tracking • Greater transparency   Learn More at UWM.com Sponsored byUnited Wholesale Mortgage

Natural disasters and forbearance: What borrowers and mortgage servicers need to know   The mortgage industry must be proactive in examining programs that can help borrowers recover from — and remain resilient to — disasters like wildfires, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and mudslides. Presented by Mr. Cooper

Are you ready for the new CFPB director?   HousingWire's Senior Mortgage Reporter Georgia Kromrei answers questions on the recent changes at the federal regulators. HW+ Premium Content

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There's no sign of the typical fall slowdown in home buying   One-third of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within one week of hitting the market, a new report from Redfin found.

Fannie Mae: Mortgage rates and home prices will rise in '22   Economists at Fannie Mae expect an increase in mortgage rates and home prices in 2022 due to higher inflation, a tightening of monetary policy, and low home inventory.

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Mortgage credit-score hopeful VantageScore has a new CEO   VantageScore Solutions announced this week its longtime CEO Barrett Burns would step down and Silvio Tavares, a financial services and fintech veteran, will fill the role.

Millennials struggle to compete with boomers for homes   Young people make up a smaller share of recent homebuyers than in previous years most likely due to the increased market activity of baby boomers, a new Zillow report published on Thursday found.

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