FHA must address its servicers’ inadequate implementation of COVID-19-related mortgage payment relief, a multistate coalition told the agency late last month.

On the industry wish list: better monitoring of prepayments and support for affordable housing to underserved markets.

Foothill Ranch, CA-based loanDepot is in the process of overhauling its servicing operations. On the way out: subservicing vendors.

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers is seeking legislation that would prohibit credit reporting agencies from selling trigger leads.

FHA extends deadline for feedback on HECMs; FHA revises effective dates for the transition to its Catalyst default monitoring system; VA extends its assisted appraisal processing program; Fannie Mae Desktop Underwriter for government loans to undergo system changes this month; Ginnie to host listening session; Mid America Mortgage secures a gestation repo line; policy changes at FHFA could boost competition between GSE and FHA lenders.

Alanna McCargo will be the first Senate-confirmed president of Ginnie Mae since 2017.

A rule allowing borrowers to purchase private flood insurance can be expected in February, according to HUD’s recently released agenda.

Industry stakeholders want mortgage lenders, real estate agents and Congress to work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance the VA home loan program.

California continued to have a solid lead in originations of home-equity conversion mortgages in the first nine months of 2021. (Includes two data charts.)

The Mortgage Bankers Association has sent 39 proposed origination-focused revisions for FHA’s single-family policy handbook.