FHA policies on reporting of loan mods and for filing partial claims under HAMP were void of deadlines, the HUD-IG told Congress.

Meanwhile, delinquency rates are noticeably rising, according to Black Knight.

Industry wants FHA to guarantee loans but not charge lenders for loans in progress where COVID-19 forbearance has been invoked.

Ginnie MBS investors hate loan buyouts because it alters prepayment speeds. Will the COVID-19 crisis spark a wave of new activity?

Ginnie-backed loans under forbearance grew a mere 1 basis point as of May 31, according to the MBA. An indication of better times?

Deliveries of refinance loans into Ginnie MBS continued to climb in April, but a surge in purchase loans accounted for much of last month’s record production volume. (Includes two data charts.)

FHA’s policy regarding mortgage insurance coverage for loans in progress isn’t quite ready. Meanwhile, Ginnie Mae’s Pass-Through Assistance Program usage remains low.

Seniors are tapping home equity during the coronavirus crisis, as evidenced by increased applications for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages.

As of May 17, FHA/VA loans in forbearance increased to 11.60% from 11.26% in the previous seven-day period.

The platform currently offers two modules, which allow servicers to submit mortgage supplemental claims and case binder documents.