A man has been sentenced to two years in prison for bank fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud in connection with a real estate short-sale scheme, according to federal authorities. So reports local news site RiverBender.com.

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® decreased 0.5 points in June to 91.5 after nearing its survey high last month.

For the fifth consecutive week–the longest stretch since September–there was improvement in active forbearance volumes, according to data from Black Knight.