Issuance of Ginnie MBS with USDA home loans increased by 3.8% last year compared to 2020 figures, with $25.78 billion in volume. (Includes two data charts.)

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.

As interest rates rise, bids on MSRs continue to be strong...

Two senior executives are leaving FoA: Patricia Cook and Bill Dallas...

Thompson: “We’re charging the enterprises with making sure they look at all parts of the mortgage process"...

Some stakeholders have gripes with how qualitative factors and examiner judgments are used...

A new regulatory reality for SPACs?