FHA, VA and USDA easing access to mortgage credit for borrowers with medical debt; Ginnie Mae appoints two new executives; FHA to hold vacant property sale exclusively for nonprofits and local and state government agencies.

The new initiative will provide pricing incentives to multifamily property owners who accept housing choice vouchers issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Ginnie Mae will play a crucial role in creating a more inclusive housing-finance system as part of HUD’s strategic plan.

Seeking to further advance the Biden’s administration housing agenda, the White House’s proposed budget allocation includes $11.6 billion more for HUD in fiscal year 2023.

FHA will ensure appraisers have clear guidance on their antidiscrimination obligations under current laws, improve the processes for homeowners to seek revaluation and expand data sharing among agencies, among other plans.

HUD announced its goal to advance sustainable homeownership as part of its new fiscal 2022-2026 strategic action plan.

The mortgage industry is once again clamoring for FHA to cut its mortgage insurance premiums or to at least offer clarity on its plans to address its overcapitalized Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund.

HUD will accept public feedback on the proposal through May 31.

Borrowers with FHA loans don’t always have enough flood insurance, according to a recent report by HUD’s Office of Inspector General.

FHA issues clarification on reimbursement claims; MISMO seeks comments on a new dataset to support a VA certificate of eligibility form; HUD Office of Native American Programs to host virtual summit; HUD seeks nominations for Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee.