The Fannie/Freddie regulator indicated it will review the impact of the ERCF on the UMBS market, but for now won’t delay implementation of the new fee.

House committee marks up first-generation DPA bill; MBA asks FHA to clarify claims without conveyance of title program; FHA to host underwriting training webinar; Ginnie opens up digital collateral program; Ginnie extends temporary COVID-19 relief policies; HUD to host webinar on disaster recovery.

Industry groups are asking that any climate-related disclosures for ABS be based on existing frameworks and be tailored by asset class.

GSE insiders worry litigation over race-based housing assistance will undermine the enterprises’ equitable housing finance plans.

The Mortgage Bankers Association said its members support the 40-year loan term as an additional loss-mitigation option, and not the only option.

Renters are finding it more challenging to become homeowners as increasing rents eat into downpayment funds and rising interest rates push homes further out of reach.

The government home loan programs from FHA, VA and USDA still have work to do in their efforts to upgrade mortgage technology.

A recently introduced bill, the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Act, would direct VA to update regulations on home appraisals.

Per loan profitability plummets more than $3,000 year over year.

The first Black woman to serve as head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency squeaked through the confirmation with just one Republican vote, Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota.