Amid growing calls among industry participants for a reduction in FHA mortgage insurance premiums, some experts believe FHA’s wait-and-see approach is the right way to go.

FHA this week temporarily shut down its Loan Review System after users reported intermittent document errors over the past several weeks.

The plan highlights FHA activities aimed at maximizing homeownership for first-time homebuyers, among other actions.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development outlined certain essential functions that housing counseling agencies should focus on when creating a succession plan.

VA lenders can now upload the closing and loan application datasets for loans selected for VA full-file loan review.

Owners of nursing homes in FHA’s Section 232 program faced financial and operational challenges stemming from the pandemic.

FHA, VA and USDA easing access to mortgage credit for borrowers with medical debt; Ginnie Mae appoints two new executives; FHA to hold vacant property sale exclusively for nonprofits and local and state government agencies.

Seeking to further advance the Biden’s administration housing agenda, the White House’s proposed budget allocation includes $11.6 billion more for HUD in fiscal year 2023.

FHA will ensure appraisers have clear guidance on their antidiscrimination obligations under current laws, improve the processes for homeowners to seek revaluation and expand data sharing among agencies, among other plans.

HUD announced its goal to advance sustainable homeownership as part of its new fiscal 2022-2026 strategic action plan.