Freddie Mac names former Ginnie Mae head Sam Valverde to executive role

Sam Valverde, who stepped down as acting president of Ginnie Mae on Nov. 30, will join Freddie Mac as vice president of mission and community engagement in the government-sponsored enterprise’s single-family acquisitions division. The move is effective Monday. With more than 20 years of experience i
Read MoreReal estate Instagram accounts: 21 agents & influencers to follow right now

Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Are you looking to add a dose of inspiration, humor and expertise to your Instagram feed? From luxury property tours to laugh-out-loud real estate memes, thes
Read MoreReferrals are out, online searches are in: What agents need to know

Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. For decades, referrals have been the backbone of a real estate agent’s business. But in an era where nearly everything begins with a Google search, the way bu
Read MoreHECM line of credit option continues to dominate with 93% share

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements continued to decline in the 2024 fiscal year from a recent peak observed in 2022, while the HECM line of credit continued its dominance as a payment option. Single women were the single largest cohort served by the HECM program. This is according t
Read More
Categories
Recent Posts










