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.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 includes $53.7 billion for the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

FHA loans can make homebuyers less competitive in a tight housing market, according to a report from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.

Leslie Rouda Smith of the National Association of Realtors and John Bell of the Department of Veterans Affairs partnered on two training videos to increase awareness of the benefits of the VA home loan program.

Homeowners should be wary of “too good to be true” schemes involving loan modifications and foreclosure rescues, the HUD’s internal watchdog warned.

The Department of Agriculture’s Rural Housing Service is taking pre-applications for loans and grants to improve off-farm labor housing.