Planet Home Lending activated the Ginnie Mae pools issued for immediate transfer program in the third quarter in response to mounting demand from its correspondent lender partners.

FHA proposed loosening restrictions on auction platforms for claims without conveyance of title sales.

Industry groups recommended that FHA consider reverting the upfront mortgage insurance premiums on home equity conversion mortgages to the previous risk-based model.

FHA proposed tweaking its limited 203(k) rehabilitation loan program to reduce financial burdens on contractors.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Housing Service is considering subsidizing a portion of its guaranteed home loans.

In response to questions from Senate Democrats, nominees for HUD positions expressed views in line with the Trump administration’s restrictions on FHA loans for non-permanent residents.

FHA has rescinded a pair of policies enacted in 2022 that were meant to give owner-occupants an upper hand in foreclosure sales over institutional investors.

Sens. Ruben Gallego, D-AZ, and Dave McCormick, R-PA, this week introduced legislation that would sharply increase FHA multifamily loan limits.

The requirements for new construction were established in a final rule issued in April 2024. The temporary waiver was prompted by executive orders from President Trump.

The correspondent lender has removed certain overlays on streamlined refinance programs at FHA and VA. Newrez, meanwhile, added some overlays.