FHA issues clarification on reimbursement claims; MISMO seeks comments on a new dataset to support a VA certificate of eligibility form; HUD Office of Native American Programs to host virtual summit; HUD seeks nominations for Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee.
FHA clarifies deadlines for legal matters related to COVID-19 forbearance; FHA updates on Catalyst transition; Rural Housing Service hikes appraisal fee.
Ginnie announces 18-month transition for single-family home and manufactured housing program issuers to its new single-family pool delivery module; Ginnie streamlines documentation requirements for servicers helping borrowers through advanced loan modifications.
FHA Catalyst activates new mortgagee administrator role; VA increasing aggregate loan guarantee funding for specially adapted housing; Ginnie Mae to adopt blockchain technology; VA to hike fines for lenders that make false loan guarantee certifications.
Vacant loan sale held by HUD; FHA extends comment deadline on servicing defect taxonomy; VA policy agenda includes plans to finalize a rule for cash-out refis; VA informs on certain appraisal policies; Ginnie Mae reminds issuers to complete renewals or certifications for master agreements; Ginnie revises definition of high-balance loan limits.
FHA/VA loans in COVID-19-related forbearance continue to drop; VA updates eligibility rules on specially adapted housing grants; HUD plans a fair housing event; Ginnie non-agency early buyout securitization planned; VA to host advisory committee meeting on homeless veterans.
A Delaware Superior Court ruled that ACE American Insurance Co. must advance nearly $18 million to Guaranteed Rate on a claim the lender filed for defense costs related to allegations it violated the False Claims Act.