1,348 words. Six-minute read. A tumultuous January on top of a turbulent 2020 begs for a new start. Hopefully, that begins today when Joe Biden is sworn in as the nation’s 46th president under his inaugural-themed banner, “America United.” Members of the nation’s 117th Congress — including 59...
Episode 9 – 1/11/2021 Servant Leadership at HUD HUD Deputy Secretary Brian D. Montgomery discusses possible changes to FHA, COVID-19’s impact and serving in three presidential administrations.
1,669 words. Six-minute read. Whether due to the pandemic, low interest rates, unemployment or the desire for a new start, Americans are on the move. Most are doing it willingly; some have no choice...
Episode 8 – 12/7/2020 Mortgage Operations in the Age of COVID-19 Arch MI’s PolicyCast hosts two executive housing leaders discussing how mortgage industry operations will permanently change due to...
1,477 words. Six-minute read. Since September 2008, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) have been wards of the government, placed into conservatorship under the authority of the Federal Housing...
Episode 7 – 11/23/2020 Why Housing is Booming While Economy Busts Arch MI’s PolicyCast hosts two expert housing economists to discuss their 2021 outlook for the mortgage industry.
1,472 words. Six-minute read. Two hundred seventy-eight days after the Iowa caucuses, America knows who its next president will be. In this issue of Capital Commentary, we look at the policies and...
Episode 6 – 11/12/2020 The Election’s Impact on Housing Arch MI’s PolicyCast hosts two veteran Capitol Hill analysts to discuss the election’s likely impact on the GSEs and housing policy...
1,496 words. Six-minute read. Or, perhaps it will turn out to be election week as votes are tabulated over the coming days. Regardless of the results, housing will continue to be a critical driver of...
Episode 5 – 10/26/2020 Solutions for Minority Homeownership On Episode 5, Alanna McCargo of the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C., discusses solutions for expanding minority homeownership in the...
