Will the Disparate-Impact Rule Die a Quiet Death? November 13, 2020 Maria Volkova Will President-elect Joe Biden live up to his election promise and gut a lender-friendly disparate-impact rule?Read More
FHA Proposes Private Flood Insurance for SF Mortgages November 13, 2020 Maria Volkova The proposed rule would allow homeowners in special flood hazard areas to comparison shop for loss coverage.Read More
Will ‘Dreamers’ Qualify for FHA Loans Under Biden? November 13, 2020 Maria Volkova Under the Trump administration, many lenders received letters from HUD stipulating that DACA recipients are not eligible for FHA loans.Read More
Climate Change Looms Over Government-Insured Servicing November 13, 2020 Maria Volkova Natural disasters will continue to pose a heightened risk for servicers of Ginnie Mae loans, Mayer Brown said in a report.Read More
HUD’s Carson Reassures on Rising FHA Delinquencies October 30, 2020 Maria Volkova The MMIF’s net worth is likely to have increased sharply in fiscal 2020. This year’s actuarial report will include stress test results. Read More
Large Government Lender Caliber Home Delays IPO October 30, 2020 Paul Muolo Without much warning or explanation, top-ranked FHA/VA originator Caliber has scuttled its IPO, at least for now.Read More
Still There but Not in Use Very Much: Ginnie PTAP October 30, 2020 Paul Muolo If needed, the Ginnie PTAP liquidity program is there, but very few issuers are using it. A good sign? Read More
FHA Extends Timeframe for Initial Forbearance Request October 30, 2020 Maria Volkova The extension will allow borrowers who request relief at the end of the year to potentially stay in a forbearance plan until the end of 2021.Read More
CFPB Continues Crackdown on False Ads to Veterans October 30, 2020 Maria Volkova In its ninth and largest action since July against false marketing practices targeting veterans, the bureau fined Low VA Rates $1.8 million.Read More
New BIA Requirement Pauses Lending on Tribal Trust Lands October 30, 2020 Maria Volkova The Bureau of Indian Affairs is requiring mortgage amounts to be redacted, creating a problem for government mortgage lending.Read More