A shift away from refinancing to purchase-mortgage lending played to the FHA's strengths as the program came close to reclaiming top-dog status in the government market. (Includes two data charts.)

While the VA program still accounted for over half of the loans sold into Ginnie MBS in April, the FHA saw a significantly bigger increase in monthly volume. Freedom Mortgage held onto the top spot among Ginnie issuers despite a slowdown in production. (Includes two data charts.)

Gate House Strategies, which features former FHA Commissioner Brian Montgomery as one of its founding members, will focus on FHA/Ginnie Mae/HUD and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac policy issues. The Collingwood Group V2?

The number of active plans in forbearance declined by 135,000 over the last month, according to Black Knight.

A test file of the enhanced disclosure will be made available to investors in mid-April 2021.

After hitting an all-time monthly record in January, issuance of Ginnie single-family MBS slowed modestly last month. Still, a number of top issuers managed to boost volume. (Includes two data charts.)

During her confirmation hearing, the Ohio congresswomen faced strong criticism for her lack of experience in housing policy and past comments about Republicans.

A 4% monthly increase in Ginnie Mae refinance volume largely benefited the VA market, which accounted for 57% of Ginnie MBS issuance in January. (Includes two data charts.)

According to Black Knight, an uptick in forbearance requests has pushed the total number of borrowers in relief back above the 2.7 million mark.

The VA home loan guaranty program accounted for 54% of single-family loans securitized in Ginnie MBS last year, thanks to a roaring refinance program. (Includes four data charts.)