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How has the coronavirus impact the market? Click through to find out. The post Rent Index Flat in June appeared first on DSNews.

A new report says some within the industry are calling for FHFA to shield them from losses they will incur due to mortgage forbearances amid the pandemic. The post CRT Investors Complain About Potential Losses appeared first on DSNews.

The Urban Institute (UI) is speculating that a new penalty imposed on loan originators and arising out of the COVID-19 forbearance plans is beginning to significantly tighten the credit box. A paper written by analysts Laurie Goodman and Michael Neal says that mortgages are considerably more difficult to get than they were four months ago, and this is disproportionally affecting …

COVID-19 caused a dramatic reevaluation of working arrangements, management techniques, and other facets of day-to-day work. This story originally appeared in the July edition of DS News. The post How Servicers are Handling Remote Working appeared first on DSNews.

Commentary on this report says accommodations by the industry helped “thwart a material breakdown” in delinquency performance. The post Share of Mortgages in ‘Financial Hardship’ Improves in June appeared first on DSNews.

HUD Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson said the Obama-era regulation was “unworkable and ultimately a waste of time” for many cities. The post HUD to Terminate Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Regulation appeared first on DSNews.

What can homeowners do to prepare themselves as hurricanes threaten the coastal U.S.? The post Trio of Storms Raise Concerns on Potential Property Damage appeared first on DSNews.

The bill, which includes nearly $2 billion in assistance for renters and homeowners, was approved by the House of Representatives two months ago. However, what led to a committee member calling the meeting a “waste of time.” The post Financial Services Committee Discusses HEROES Act appeared first on DSNews.