Today, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at revitalizing the American economy by creating a fast track for the rulemaking process for reforming regulation. The Executive Order also establishes a “Regulatory Bill of Rights,” which provides guidance for...

MHI is closely monitoring the development of the next round of COVID-19 funding, including the “Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act” (HEROES Act), which was introduced by Speaker Nancy Pelosi yesterday and expected to be considered by the full...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have launched a joint website aimed at consolidating information and resources for federal assistance into one...

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced a new online multifamily property lookup tool from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to help renters determine if they are protected in federal law from eviction during the COVID-19 emergency. By entering their address,...

On Monday, the federal government replenished funds for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help small businesses struggling through the economic impact of COVID-19. The SBA limited lenders to submitting 350 applications per...

President Trump on Friday signed legislation providing $484 billion to replenish a popular small business lending program and support hospitals and COVID-19 testing amid the coronavirus pandemic. The measure includes an additional $310 billion in funding for the...

Washington, D.C. – To support homeowners and mortgage lenders, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is approving the purchase of certain single-family mortgages in forbearance that meet specific eligibility criteria by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the...

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the alignment of Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s (the Enterprises) policies regarding servicer obligations to advance scheduled monthly principal and interest payments for single-family...

MHI, along with a coalition of housing leaders, submitted a letter to Congress strongly urging additional funding for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) to ensure MHI’s membership can take advantage of this financial support during this difficult time. Additional...

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an unprecedented number of Americans now work remotely or Work from Home (WFH). With so many people now using the internet for WFH, it is critical for businesses to ensure they are protected, while also providing employees with a...