Census Bureau: Webinar on 2017-2021 American Community Survey Five-Year Estimates Scheduled for December 1st
The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to hold a webinar Dec. 1, 2022, explaining how to access data and online resources from the 2017-2021 American Community Survey (ACS). The webinar will also provide tips for comparing ACS geographies and statistics over time. Embargo subscribers will have access to these statistics from Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. EST to Thursday, Dec….
FHFA: Report Issued on Enterprise Single-Family Guarantee Fees in 2021
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today issued its annual report on single-family guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises). Guarantee fees are intended to cover the credit risk as well as administrative and operational costs that the Enterprises incur when they acquire single-family loans from lenders. In particular, the report…
HUD: FHA Annual Report Showcases Continued Leadership Efforts in Affordable Housing Financing
Annual report to Congress highlights FHA’s leading role in supporting affordable home financing for first-time homebuyers and borrowers of color, providing assistance to struggling homeowners, and addressing housing supply and affordability. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today released its Annual Report to Congress on the financial status of its Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund (MMI Fund), which is…
CFPB: New Report Highlights Problems with Tenant Background Checks
Errors and false information in tenant background checks raise costs and barriers to quality rental housing Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued two reports on the tenant background check industry. The reports describe how errors in these background checks contribute to higher costs and barriers to quality rental housing. Too often, these background…
Census Bureau: New Data Released on Minority-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned Businesses
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new estimates on the characteristics of employer businesses. According to the 2021 Annual Business Survey (ABS), which covers reference year 2020, approximately 1.15 million or 19.9% of employer businesses in 2020 were minority-owned; 320,864 (5.6%) were veteran-owned; and around 1.24 million (21.4%) were owned by women. This release also includes demographic data by…
ABA: National Survey Finds 99% of Consumers Give High Marks to their Bank’s Online and Mobile Experience for Third Consecutive Year
Ninety-nine percent of consumers rated their bank’s online and mobile app experience as “excellent,” “very good,” or “good,”—once again tying the record mark set two years ago—according to a national survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association. When considering the growth of digital and online tools as well as traditional…
ABA: 2022 Ag Lender Survey Finds Interest Rate Volatility is Top Concern in 2023
ABA, Farmer Mac joint survey reveals ag lenders are most concerned about impacts of inflationary pressure on farmers and ranchers The top concern facing agricultural lenders going into 2023 is interest rate volatility, according to the 2022 Agricultural Lender Survey report produced jointly by the American Bankers Association and the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, more commonly known…
HUD: New Data Shows 11 Percent Decline in Veteran Homelessness Since 2020, Biggest Drop in More than Five Years
Today, the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) announced preliminary results of the 2022 Point-in-Time Count showing an 11% decline in Veteran homelessness since early 2020, the last time a full count was conducted. This is the biggest drop in…
Census Bureau: Details Shared on 2030 Census Preparations and Additional Public Input Encouraged
The U.S. Census Bureau released a prerecorded presentationtoday explaining how it is preparing for the 2030 Census, including research that is underway, the planning timeline and details on how the public can provide input on the design and planning of the next census. The Census Bureau has begun dozens of research projects to address five areas…
ABA: National Survey Finds Bank Customers Continue Turning to Mobile Apps More Than Any Other Channel to Manage Their Accounts
For the third year in a row, consumers are conducting their banking via mobile apps more often than any other method, according to a new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Bankers Association. The national survey found that consumers continued to embrace digital banking channels, with 45% of bank customers using…