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Politics and money news can have a swift and significant impact on the housing industry, whether it’s related to policy changes that will directly affect the mortgage industry or a change in political leadership that is expected to trickle down and impact the mortgage and housing industries. As a housing market professional, it’s important to stay informed on politics and money news and understand how it may affect the housing and mortgage industries now and in the future.
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What happens to the refi fee if Biden wins?
Aug 28, 2020The FHFA delayed until Dec. 1 the implementation of the 0.5% adverse-market fee on refinanced mortgages purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. That’s almost a month after the Nov. 3 presidential election. What happens if Biden wins? HW+ Premium Content
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Another 1 million Americans file for unemployment benefits
Aug 27, 2020 -
This federal bill could help remove one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership
Aug 27, 2020 -
Fed’s new inflation policy may lead to higher mortgage rates
Aug 27, 2020 -
Biden’s $15,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit explained
Aug 26, 2020 -
Hurricane Laura the latest blow to residents of one HUD-subsidized community in Galveston
Aug 26, 2020 -
GSE risk-fee rush, then delay, reveals election pressure
Aug 25, 2020 -
Why Black-owned businesses have been hit hardest by COVID-19
Aug 25, 2020 -
80% of economists see a chance of a double-dip recession
Aug 24, 2020 -
Broad coalition of housing organizations urge Congress to start protecting renters and property owners
Aug 24, 2020 -
Is the FHFA about to delay the refi fee?
Aug 22, 2020 -
Fed purchases of agency MBS total $892 billion
Aug 21, 2020
