HUD’s proposed certification requirement for housing counselors in its tribal programs has come under criticism for its impact on cost and capacity.

FHA appoints Edelman as deputy assistant secretary of single-family housing; VA issues updated guidance for noncompliant IRRRLs.

The reverse-mortgage market was virtually glowing last year, with production increasing 24.6% to a whopping $29.65 billion. But much of that activity was front-loaded in the first six months. (Includes three data charts.)

Although the share of Ginnie Mae loans in forbearance decreased to 1.28% in February from 1.37% the prior month, there are still concerns about FHA/VA loan performance.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development took actions against 65 FHA lenders last year for various program violations.

The Mortgage Bankers Association recommended the Department of Housing and Urban Development publish its proposed Section 184 guidelines in a policy handbook similar to FHA’s rather than in a Code of Federal Regulation.

The Biden administration’s fiscal 2024 budget request includes $61 million for Ginnie Mae; HUD proposes modernized flood mitigation standards; HUD reinstates 2013 discriminatory effects standard; HUD announces fair housing grants.

FHA finalized a permanent stand-alone 40-year loan modification option for distressed borrowers.

Ginnie Mae is wasting no time in looking to find a replacement for Sam Valverde, who was recently promoted to principal executive vice president.

The proposed changes are tied to registration of branch offices where lenders are authorized to conduct FHA business and to applicable fees.