A lack of financial sophistication leads borrowers to overpay for a mortgage, according to new research. Analysts at the Urban Institute suggest that federal agencies could help address the issue.

FHA purchase-mortgage volume increased 21.4% from the first to the second quarter, based on agency MBS activity. But GSE volume — both with and without private mortgage insurance — increased by more. (Includes three data tables.)

The last time FHA loan delinquencies were this high? The fourth quarter of last year. Before that, you'd have to go back to 2Q20...

The performance of government-insured mortgages declined slightly in the second quarter of 2024, according to a new Inside FHA/VA Lending analysis of Ginnie Mae servicing disclosures. (Includes four data tables.)

The lender is offering a temporary 125-basis-point incentive on VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans and non-credit-qualifying FHA streamline loans.

The redrafted proposal provides specific examples of defects and clearer, proportionate remedies to the potential harm.

HUD has increased the total rehabilitation costs that can be financed under FHA’s limited 203(k) program and extended the allowable time for rehab and repair work to be completed.

The proposed rule seeks to create a permanent program governing the sale of seriously delinquent FHA-insured single-family mortgages and foreclosed home equity conversion mortgages.

HUD’s spring regulatory agenda includes about a dozen FHA-related items in the proposed or final rule planning stage.

FHA plans to retroactively adjust the calculation of debenture interest rates for claims filed on HECMs due or payable since Sept. 19, 2017.