HUD could bring resources to bear on the affordable housing supply challenge by conducting research, collecting data and looking to successes of the past, FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon said.

Despite settling, Movement denies it gave less favorable treatment based on race or national origin...

Pressure continues to mount on the Department of Housing and Urban Development to announce a decision on cutting FHA mortgage insurance premiums.

Even before Julia Gordon took oath as FHA commissioner last week, industry participants were reaching out with calls for action.

While some of the White House’s latest measures are funded through previous legislation and codified into law, several actions rely on as-yet-unfunded proposals.

The blueprint supports financing for new construction, rehabilitation, manufactured housing, accessory dwelling units, and multifamily.

Julia Gordon, who finally received Senate confirmation this week after being nominated in June of last year, will face increasing pressure to cut mortgage insurance premiums.

The government housing agencies have updated their frequently-asked-questions pages to assist servicers handling borrowers whose applications for relief under the Homeowner Assistance Fund are pending.

A HUD policy update has “unintentionally eliminated” reimbursements to servicers for property preservation and protection expenses that occur before a foreclosure process begins.

FHA restores access to Loan Review System; FHA extends post-foreclosure sales timeframe; HUD housing counseling advisory committee to meet; HUD to host webinar on HECM counseling program; Ginnie Mae to host listening session; Wells Fargo announces military spouse hiring program; USDA’s mandatory use of Guaranteed Underwriting System and Lender Loan Closing System takes effect.