Amilda Dymi

A continuing reduction in bank-owned foreclosure inventories alongside third-quarter existing home inventory increases suggests “inventory bottomed early in 2013.”

The federal agency has launched new programs to facilitate public-private financing that will help boost “green” multifamily building development.

Yearend performance of securitized commercial mortgage loans is not yet showing significant improvement.

Following new legislation issued by the CFPB earlier in November, the mortgage industry’s voluntary standards organization has extended the comment period beyond yearend 2013.

More builders are getting new single-family construction permits amid home sales declines, which one insider sees as a natural market adjustment that will not inhibit the housing market recovery.

Contrary to historic trends, third-party mortgage loans originated after the crisis years are performing almost as well as retail originated loans.

The bank is resolving to pay millions in cash in addition to giving claim credits and other payments on certain vintage mortgage loans.

Some of the country’s most distressed neighborhoods will benefit from a new round of federal funding that simultaneously promotes community redevelopment planning and transformation through housing, services and job creation.

News that the Fed decided to continue the quantitative easing asset purchase program has left real estate investment trusts worrying about the future of the mortgage REIT market.

Underutilized low-income housing tax credits used to fund apartment construction could help offset a decline in multifamily financing availability, if lenders are willing to lower their minimum loan sizes.

The ratings agency has replaced a government-insured mortgage-backed securities methodology it revised only two years ago implementing updates likely to be further revised in the future

Stonegate Mortgage Corp. executives credit the nonbank’s differentiated mortgage banking platform and their “solid business execution” practices for mitigating risk despite revenue declines amid rising interest rates.

The donation benefits a new financial education program introduced by one of the nation’s largest financial counseling organizations.

The affordable housing developer will help provide peers with access to New York City’s inclusionary housing program designed to ensure developers and projects stay in compliance with regulators.

The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based investor of foreclosure-to-rent properties is aggressively expanding its purchase business indicating this market is anything but passé.

As Blackstone, the nation’s largest foreclosure-to-rent investor, eyes the secondary market, smaller local players have a chance to increase their market share.

A long-awaited final rule for the Public Housing Capital Fund Program, effective Nov. 25, implements significant changes to the old rule, according to insiders.

Home value data reported by Pro Teck Valuation Services confirm that state regulation will continue to negatively affect property values and the housing recovery.

The industry is still working through the mortgage loan delinquency and foreclosure problems of the past, especially in states where foreclosures are processed in a court of law, insiders say.

Bill de Blasio’s record suggests he is one of the strongest affordable housing advocates in New York City’s recent history.