Ken Fears is the Senior Policy Representative for Banks, Lending, and Housing Finance for the National Association of REALTORS®.
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CFPB Weighs in on Contract-for-Deed Arrangements
CFPB Weighs in on Contract-for-Deed Arrangements
August 13, 2024
HUD Ends Investigation of the Appraisal Foundation
HUD Ends Investigation of the Appraisal Foundation
July 25, 2024
HUD Charges Appraiser and Lender with Discrimination
HUD Charges Appraiser and Lender with Discrimination
July 23, 2024
NAR Comments on FHFA's RFI Exploring the FHLB's Mission
NAR Comments on FHFA's RFI Exploring the FHLB's Mission
July 12, 2024
FHFA Confirms GSEs' Guidance on IPCs
FHFA Confirms GSEs' Guidance on IPCs
May 15, 2024
NAR Urges Regulators To Support Buyer Financing
NAR Urges Regulators To Support Buyer Financing
March 27, 2024
NAR Comments on 4th ASC Hearing on Appraisal Bias
NAR Comments on 4th ASC Hearing on Appraisal Bias
February 28, 2024
NAR Comments on VA's Minimum Property Requirements
NAR Comments on VA's Minimum Property Requirements
February 9, 2024
NAR Submits Comments on Bank Capital Proposal
NAR Submits Comments on Bank Capital Proposal
January 19, 2024
Final Updated Community Reinvestment Act Rule Adopted
Final Updated Community Reinvestment Act Rule Adopted
October 24, 2023
NAR and Coalition Urge Tidewater-Like Appraisal Process
NAR and Coalition Urge Tidewater-Like Appraisal Process
September 22, 2023
NAR Submits Comments on Valuation Process
NAR Submits Comments on Valuation Process
September 19, 2023
NAR Responds to Proposed Rule on Automated Valuation
NAR Responds to Proposed Rule on Automated Valuation
August 23, 2023
NAR Responds to FHFA's Request for Input on LLPAs
NAR Responds to FHFA's Request for Input on LLPAs
August 14, 2023
NAR Warns Bank Regulators About Basel III Proposal
NAR Warns Bank Regulators About Basel III Proposal
August 4, 2023
NAR Urge Public Process for Condo Guidance Review
NAR Urge Public Process for Condo Guidance Review
June 22, 2023
NAR Urges Flexibility on Credit Score Implementation
NAR Urges Flexibility on Credit Score Implementation
June 22, 2023
Important Changes Will Affect Appraisal Industry
Important Changes Will Affect Appraisal Industry
June 2, 2023
FHFA Rescinds Fee on Debt-To-Income Ratios Over 40%
FHFA Rescinds Fee on Debt-To-Income Ratios Over 40%
May 10, 2023
NAR Responds to FHFA’s RFI on Social Bonds
NAR Responds to FHFA’s RFI on Social Bonds
May 5, 2023