The Mortgage Bankers Association called on Ginnie Mae to create a new securitization program for early-buyout loans.

The trade group wants clarification on FHA’s plan to allow rental income from boarders in a primary residence to inform underwriting.

Industry braces for shutdown; CHLA wants FHA, Ginnie budgets increased.

Industry stakeholders have largely applauded the nomination of Scott Turner as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, citing his experience and leadership.

The Community Home Lenders of America warned that Congress shouldn’t use federal housing programs to pay for legislation.

The term sheet for Ginnie’s home equity conversion mortgage MBS 2.0 program is largely unchanged from the draft proposed earlier this year.

The pilot seeks to demonstrate how HUD could reduce the costs associated with delivering and retaining original partial claim documents.

FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon said it is critical the government invest in existing homes, given that more than 40% of single-family homes are more than 50 years old.

HUD announces 2025 loan limits; FHA finalizes cyber incident reporting requirement updates; UWM removes LLPA for government loans; and more news in brief.

Among the proposed revisions, FHA would reduce the requirement for rental income history from boarders from two years to 12 months.