FHA enhances e-submission of flood insurance data; USDA seeking deferral-assistance applications; HUD introduces new HECM client budget tool; NRMLA to host webinar on best practices; MISMO seeks comments on new MI activation API; FHA introduces Spanish language training.

FHA servicers must inform their borrowers of any relevant state Homeowners Assistance Fund programs if they’re reviewing a COVID-19-related loss mitigation.

The Rural Housing Service finalized rules overseeing a rental assistance program, as well as a new fee structure, for its multi-family housing direct loans and grants programs.

FHA has removed the temporary underwriting mitigants for its multifamily loan program that were imposed early in the pandemic.

Starting May 9, lenders in the Rural Housing Service’s single-family loan program must use designated technologies.

Ginnie Mae and FHA continue to prepare for the impacts of a transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development will provide $51.4 million in grants to support FHA’s housing counseling program.

The House last week passed the Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act, which would raise fees for VA home loans to help fund expanded educational assistance for servicemembers.

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.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Justice last month warned they will monitor VA loan servicers for signs of illegal foreclosures.