The correspondent channel’s share of government-insured lending increased in the second quarter, but it was still down on a year-to-date basis from the first half of 2023. (Includes data table.)

Better Mortgage launched the product as part of an effort by the lender to expand its government-insured mortgage originations.

Combined endorsements for FHA and VA forward loans increased by 17.8% from the first quarter to the second. (Includes three data tables.)

Retail lenders and brokers boosted their respective market shares in government-insured mortgage production during the first quarter of the year though correspondents still were the dominant channel. (Includes data table.)

Age and mobility account for 73% of the homeownership gap between active-duty servicemembers and the nonmilitary population, according to a recent report from the Urban Institute’s Housing Finance Policy Center.

Production of FHA reverse mortgages declined 11.4% from the fourth quarter to the first. Industry watchers are calling for reforms to increase program uptake. (Includes three data tables.)

FHA’s share of the government-insured market declined to 60.8% in the first quarter of 2024, while VA production improved from the fourth quarter led by IRRRLs. (Includes three data tables.)

Correspondent sales of government-insured mortgages originated during 2023 declined somewhat on an annual basis, but Veterans United upped its sales by 7.3%. (Includes data table.)

Improvements to the FHA home equity conversion mortgage program will help seniors maintain housing stability and financial security in retirement, according to Urban Institute’s Amalie Zinn.

Both the correspondent and broker channels increased their share of FHA and VA lending in 2023. (Includes data table.)