I appreciate the way that MHAAR respectfully criticized my commentary on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA’s) final rule to implement the “Duty to Serve” …
Industry Should Stay the Course in Duty to Serve Efforts Read More »
On December 13, 2016, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a final rule to implement the “Duty to Serve” (DTS) requirements. The statute requires …
FHFA Issues Final Rule on Duty to Serve GSEs Will Receive Credit for Chattel Loans Read More »
Chattel lending is crucial to the availability of affordable manufactured housing for American families, representing as much as 80% of consumer loans for the purchase …
FHFA, GSEs and the Duty To Serve Manufactured Housing – Mark Weiss, JD – Viewpoint Read More »
TOPIC The Duty to Serve (DTS) question for the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac regarding originating Chattel (home only, personal …
A Deeper Look at why the GSEs say no to Securitizing Chattel Loans Read More »
WHAT? When I started speaking with MHMSM Publisher Tony Kovach recently about writing some pieces for MHMSM.com NEWSline, the usual question came up. “I know …
The MH train comes off the tracks. It took me a while in the early 2000s to recognize a sea change had occurred in MH …
Exclusive MHMSM.com Industry In Focus Report The March 2011 IBISWorld report that cited manufactured home dealers as a ‘dying industry’ has made news inside and …
The IBISWorld Controversy and the Manufactured Housing Industry Read More »
Having spent 40 years in the industry, I have experienced every down cycle the industry has had since they started keeping records in 1961. After …
IBIS Report and the Manufactured Housing Retailer’s Future Read More »
Back from its Summer recess, Congress has embarked on a process that will ultimately determine – as soon as 2011 – the future role of …
Congressional Hearing on Federal Role in Housing Finance – Report And Analysis Read More »
MHARR VIEWPOINT – AUGUST 2010 By Danny D. Ghorbani The first step in solving a problem — any problem — is admitting to yourself that …
