Proposed updates to rules governing VA interest rate reduction refinance loans drew asks from VA lenders and trade groups around loosening eligibility requirements for borrowers to maintain access to the product. (Includes data chart.)

A Ginnie SVP allegedly leaked information regarding an agency issuer to a private-sector firm, breaking the rules. A referral was made to the DOJ, but nothing ever came of it. Details? There aren’t many.

The proposal outlines the process and documentation requirements related to a borrower’s request for a review of their appraisal results.

A proposal to streamline servicing and claim requirements for FHA mortgages is in the works, along with expanded loss-mitigation options for VA servicers. VA also plans to issue a final rule on cash-out refis.

Outlook for Wells’ participation in FHA market unclear; Biden signs legislation to improve VA appraisals; MBA calls for higher fee on mortgage assumptions; VA revises forms; FHA hosting webinar on quality assurance; Rural Housing Service updates program guidelines.

Cash-strapped nonbank servicers were less likely than banks to help borrowers through pandemic-era mortgage relief, according to a new Federal Reserve report on the CARES Act forbearance program.

FHA is seeking comments through Dec. 5 on its request for information on barriers to small mortgage lending.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued a 90-day moratorium on foreclosures of FHA mortgages, among other measures.

Verified on-time monthly payments of $300 or more in the previous 12 months will be considered as positive rental payment history.

Four trade groups, including the Mortgage Bankers Association, are asking the White House’s National Economic Council to support a reduction in FHA mortgage insurance premiums.