Officials from VA and Ginnie Mae detail plans to modernize technology systems to better serve borrowers, investors and regulators.

The Mortgage Bankers Association and the Housing Policy Council seek clarification on recent updates to FHA’s single-family handbook.

A number of companies gained market share in government lending during the second quarter as the industry leaders, Freedom Mortgage and PennyMac, reported declining production. (Includes data chart.)

The Congressional Budget Office estimate compares to a record 2020 that saw VA guarantees total more than $375 billion.

Refinances made up nearly 50% of the reverse mortgages originated in the second quarter of 2021. Overall volume in the HECM market increased in the first six months compared to the same period a year earlier. (Includes two data charts.)

The growth gap between private mortgage insurers and insurance-in-force at FHA widened in the second quarter, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said in a new report.

A continuing shortage of housing inventory makes it more important than ever that sellers and real estate agents understand how quickly VA loans can close. At least, that’s what VA lenders believe.

New VA endorsements declined significantly due to a sharp drop in refinance activity, but FHA volume was up slightly in the second quarter. (Includes three data charts.)

A significant shift from refi to purchase-mortgage lending shaped the ranking of Ginnie issuers in the second quarter. Securitization of modified loans, including mortgages coming out of COVID forbearance, was up sharply. (Includes four data charts.)

Borrowers can still qualify for a VA-guaranteed mortgage even if they have gaps in employment due to COVID-19. Lenders are encouraged to use "good judgement and flexibility" while verifying a borrowers income.