Freddie Mac announced the winners of its Home Possible RISE awards. To find out who the recipients are, read on.

The Independent Community Bankers of America has hired a director of innovation. To find out who, read on.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury named an acting comptroller of the currency, replacing Blake Paulson. Read on to learn who will be filling the role.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has published a final rule requiring Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to develop resolution plans. For details from the final rule, read on.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released two reports on the challenges mortgage borrowers continue to face because of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic downturn. Read on for more details on these reports.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has issued a request for information on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s eligibility requirements for condos, co-ops, and planned unit development projects where units are offered for short-term rentals, vacation/recreational lodging, or may otherwise be considered transient housing. Read on for more details.

Former leaders from several housing agencies have joined together to launch Gate House Strategies, LLC, a mortgage compliance and affordable housing advisory venture. For more details, read on.

The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) announced five new hires and seven promotions. To learn who has joined the CBA team, read on.

After the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s announcement of a new refinance option for low-income families offered through the government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae released details about its new RefiNow option. Read on for more details.