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FHA has rescinded a pair of policies enacted in 2022 that were meant to give owner-occupants an upper hand in foreclosure sales over institutional investors.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

According to researchers at the Urban Institute, refi programs at FHA and VA are detrimental to both borrowers and investors.

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The Senate voted 55-44 to confirm Scott Turner as housing secretary, paving the way for the Trump administration to install new leadership at FHA and Ginnie Mae.

The Trump administration is expected to put an early focus on reducing regulation and improving efficiency at federal housing agencies.

The pause was ultimately rescinded following court injunctions. In the meantime, participants in government-insured mortgage programs faced uncertainty.