FHA/VA Lenders Prep for More Volume January 18, 2024 Monica Hogan Home sellers are now more willing to consider bids tied to FHA and VA mortgages.Read More
Short Takes: Ginnie Considers New HECM MBS Product / Agreement in Congress on LIHTC / First American to Take a Hit / New Leader at NAAHL January 16, 2024 Brandon Ivey The new Ginnie product would relieve pressure for reverse mortgage lenders.Read More
HUD Seeks More Funding to Address Housing Supply January 12, 2024 Monica Hogan Marcia Fudge, secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, appeared Thursday before the House Financial Services Committee.Read More
HECM Activity Ends Slide in Third Quarter January 11, 2024 Namrata Bhatia HECM endorsements increased in the third quarter after four consecutive quarterly declines.Read More
Ginnie Issuance Volume Declines in Fourth Quarter January 9, 2024 Brandon Ivey Issuance declined by 16.7% on a quarterly basis in the fourth quarter, with the VA losing market share.Read More
Ginnie MBS Issuance Slows in November December 21, 2023 Monica Hogan Both FHA and VA issuance volume declined in November, with VA activity posting the larger fall.Read More
FHA/VA Lending Stands Out in Third Quarter December 19, 2023 Monica Hogan FHA's share of the FHA/VA market hit 61.5% in the third quarter, the highest level in at least 10 years.Read More
Federal Regulators Reiterate Concerns About Nonbanks December 15, 2023 Brandon Ivey The Financial Stability Oversight Council pointed to systemic issues if nonbank servicers fail.Read More
USMI Leader Calls for Coordination on Housing Policy December 7, 2023 Monica Hogan Policymakers need better coordination between FHA and GSE policies, according to Seth Appleton, president of U.S. Mortgage Insurers.Read More
Short Takes: CU Expands Mortgage Offerings / Green Home Loans / Lower Rates and Affordability December 7, 2023 Brandon Ivey Alliant Credit Union is now offering government-insured mortgage products.Read More