The Center for American Progress, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition and other groups want Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to survive and are persuading several Democratic politicians to side with them. As for the GOP...
Construction-to-permanent loans are picking up a head of steam in certain markets. “Down here [in Florida] it’s extremely hot,” said Joe Adamaitis, vice president and residential lending manager for Insignia Bank.
State regulators note that their concerns about nonbanks relate to significant growth in recent months prompted in part by increased capital requirements for banks.
In his report, Guggenheim analyst Jaret Seiberg writes, “There is still anger in Congress over having to put cash into the enterprises in the first time."
Lack of Congressional funding, however, has put a damper on the initiative. And lenders generally oppose proposals where they would be charged a subsidy fee.
“These are factually and legally complex cases and don’t trust anyone that thinks this is a slam dunk for any one of the parties,” predicted legal expert David Reiss.
“In recent client meetings, Stratmor heard that lender fees are now being included in the rate sheet price,” Yung said. Indications are that the 3 percent cap is causing lenders to fold the lender fees into the rate – specifically on the retail side.
House Financial Services Committee Formally Passes More CFPB Legislation. The House Financial Services Committee took final votes on some potentially significant CFPB-related measures. H.R. 1779, the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act of 2013, introduced by Rep. Stephen Fincher, R-TN, was approved by voice vote. H.R. 4521, the Community Institution Mortgage Relief Act of 2014, introduced by Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO, was approved 43-16. H.R. 4466, the Financial Regulatory Clarity Act of 2014, introduced by Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-WV, was approved 34-25. H.R. 2673, the Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act, introduced by Rep. Andy Barr, R-KY, was approved 36-23. H.R. 3211, the Mortgage Choice Act of 2013, introduced by Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-MI, was passed by voice vote ...
President Obama is expected to announce his intent to nominate Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan as director of the Office of Management and Budget and San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro to replace him. If confirmed by the Senate, Castro would be the second Hispanic after Henry Cisneros to assume the top post at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Also a former mayor of San Antonio, Cisneros served as HUD secretary during the Clinton administration from 1993 to 1997. Currently in his third term as mayor, Castro is a strong advocate of affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, inner-city investment and child education and works closely with the San Antonio Housing Authority. San Antonio mortgage bankers said they have had little interaction with Castro, who, they say is “big on housing issues.” “We’re hoping to hear a little bit more about his ...
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