The delinquency rate for FHA single-family loans pooled in Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities increased to 7.29% at the end of September, driven by loans in the 30 to 60 days bucket. (Includes four data charts.)

COVID-19-related circumstances were a factor for about 96% of the loans in forbearance in Ginnie MBS at the end of December.

Key metrics reviewed in HUD’s single-family default monitoring system showed that residential servicers generally complied with HUD’s forbearance reporting requirements for FHA loans.

Ginnie Mae MSR auctions are a reality once again. Stay tuned.

High unemployment readings are fueling an increase in Ginnie forbearance. Trouble ahead?

FHA delinquencies are a paramount concern for regulators and lenders but the MMIF closed fiscal 2020 on solid footing. (Includes data chart.)

The Ginnie Mae bulk MSR market has been parched since the pandemic started. Is a recovery finally in the wind?

According to FHA Neighborhood Watch, serious delinquencies have increased from 10.4% to 11.2%.

According to GAO, HUD is not able to fully identify what sensitive information is shared, stored and processed with external entities.

The outlook for HECM lending remains positive as rates remain low and seniors move to tap home equity during these troubled economic times. (Includes data chart.)