by Margaret Crowley | Jun 19, 2018 |
When is 15 greater than 20? It sounds like a riddle, but the answer is no joke. In past posts, I have expressed my continued frustration about media stories perpetuating the utterly false mortgage myth that you need to put 20% down when buying a home. I get so...
by Sal Miosi | Dec 20, 2017 |
As we fast approach 2018, we are still no closer to defining the role of government-backed mortgage insurance provided by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Housing reform that reduces taxpayer risk is a hot topic; however, we seldom include the FHA’s role in...
by Patrick Sinks | Jan 11, 2017 |
Our country’s approach to housing policy has become severely disjointed — to the point some would label as dysfunctional. It certainly makes no sense to me or to many people I speak with. This is why in June of last year, I blogged about the need to have a discussion...
by Patrick Sinks | Jun 15, 2016 |
As we enter the summer and the housing market continues to recover from the Great Recession, what seems like an annual ritual has begun again. Rumors have started, and positions are being put forth that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) should reduce its...