The FHA is considering whether to establish a maximum limit for unacceptable loans as well as a process to make post-endorsement reviews more efficient.
As reported by Inside MBS & ABS earlier in the year, the two GSEs are sitting on large unrealized gains on some of their MBS holdings, including non-agency.
In recently issued guidance, the VA said reduction of principal in connection with a loan modification may produce a higher expected return for a servicer than termination of the loan.