The regulator proposed a more standard, nationwide definition of “colonia” to make it easier for the enterprises and lenders to identify communities where their activities are eligible for credit under DTS.

FHA’s Title II program provides limits on the maximum loan amount but doesn’t set a floor...

Verified on-time monthly payments of $300 or more in the previous 12 months will be considered as positive rental payment history.

To date, Treasury has approved HAF plans from 176 tribes.

The new policy only applies to FHA multifamily loans endorsed after the release of the Sept. 7 mortgagee letter.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development said it is exploring ways to boost greater access to mortgage credit for homebuyers seeking smaller mortgage loans.

Documentation on student loan debt forgiveness will be a key factor in the underwriting process for homebuyers benefiting from the recently announced debt relief program.

RHS finalizes new rule for single-family loan program; HUD to require unique entity identifier for FHA lenders; USDA to update guidance on default status codes; MISMO announces enhancement for industry loan application dataset; USDA introduces four new forms; HUD awards housing counseling grants.

Housing counselors can play a greater role in helping delinquent borrowers understand the menu of loss-mitigation tools, according to trade group and government officials speaking at a recent HUD conference.

Housing-related funding was largely absent from the Inflation Reduction Act that President Biden signed into law this week.