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.

The slowing pace of delinquencies helped mitigate the impact of a reduction in new private mortgage insurance policies written as mortgage originations slowed.

Some 50% of active-duty servicemembers surveyed believe they can use a VA home loan only once.

Tai Christensen, newly appointed chair of the American Mortgage Diversity Council, wants to change the way the mortgage industry thinks about diversity.

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.

Trends varied among the largest servicers of jumbo mortgages in the first quarter. Portfolios increased overall while the top two jumbo servicers reduced their portfolios. (Includes data chart.)

MFA Financial took a large loss in the first quarter as rising interest rates reduced the value of non-QMs on the REIT’s balance sheet. Lima One, a business-purpose lender now owned by MFA, was a bright spot.

Barclays sourced many of the mortgages in the MBS from Invigorate Finance, an aggregator founded in March 2021.

An estimated $131.0 billion of jumbos were originated during the period after three quarters of elevated production.