FHA is sympathetic to the plight of its lenders during the coronavirus crisis but how far will it go on forbearance for loans in progress? No one knows, at least not yet.
Several mortgage borrowers seem to be using the government’s forbearance program as more of an insurance policy, a development that is providing some relief for servicers.
UWM has rolled out an ambitious new program to fund a ton of conventional FRMs at 2.5%. Meanwhile, Fannie/Freddie borrowers have a new COVID-19 payment deferral option.