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Federal Housing Administration expands assistance options for borrowers struggling to make mortgage payments
Read full article: Federal Housing Administration expands assistance options for borrowers struggling to make mortgage paymentsThe Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that it is expanding and enhancing its set of loss mitigation options used to help borrowers struggling to make mortgage payments on their FHA-insured mortgages.
Downtown area senior living community returns after destroyed by Hurricane Harvey
Read full article: Downtown area senior living community returns after destroyed by Hurricane HarveyHouston Housing Authority (HHA), Mayor Sylvester Turner, HUD Deputy Regional Administrator Leslie Bradley, and community stakeholders will celebrate the groundbreaking of 2100 Memorial on Tuesday.
Houston-area property managers accused of discriminating against people with disabilities, violating Fair Housing Act
Read full article: Houston-area property managers accused of discriminating against people with disabilities, violating Fair Housing ActSeveral Houston-area property managers have been charged by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with violating the Fair Housing Act.
Mortgage relief: What you need to know before you call your lender
Read full article: Mortgage relief: What you need to know before you call your lenderHOUSTON – Many homeowners that are having a hard time paying their mortgage during this pandemic can ask their mortgage company for help. But Consumer Reports researchers said many mortgage companies were giving homeowners who called inaccurate information. There are four options homeowners and mortgage companies can choose to repay those skipped payments back when the homeowner gets back on their feet. You can find out if you have a federally-backed mortgage, by using Fannie Mae’s look-up tool or calling 800-232-6643. If your mortgage is federally backed, and you need help, call your mortgage company back and ask for it.