Ginnie Expands Loan Buyout Authority Post Ian, Fiona October 4, 2022 Monica Hogan Ginnie Mae early this week expanded loan buyout authority to issuers to allow them to offer financial relief to borrowers affected by the recent hurricanes Ian and Fiona.Read More
FHA Seeks Industry Feedback on Low-Balance Lending October 3, 2022 Monica Hogan FHA’s Title II program provides limits on the maximum loan amount but doesn’t set a floor...Read More
What Controversy? Ginnie Chief Weighs In on Proposed Capital Rules September 21, 2022 Monica Hogan Among the FAQs: Why isn't short-term unsecured debt eligible?Read More
On the Agenda: Boosting Small-Dollar Mortgage Lending September 21, 2022 Monica Hogan HUD says the undervaluation of real estate in particular geographies can limit the attractiveness of renovations...Read More
McCargo In One-on-One Talks With Issuers Over Eligibility Standards September 19, 2022 Monica Hogan The Ginnie Mae chief said “the majority” of its issuers would already be in compliance...Read More
Industry Tells White House Time is Right for an FHA MIP Cut September 14, 2022 Monica Hogan The plea came in the form of a letter to Brian Deese, director of President Biden’s National Economic Council.Read More
Ocwen Says Company Not in Compliance with GNMA RBC, May Exit the Space September 12, 2022 Paul Muolo Ocwen is contemplating its options, including leaving the Ginnie Mae arena...Read More
Down Sharply: Ginnie Mae Buyout Activity September 7, 2022 Monica Hogan The top three Ginnie Mae servicers ranked by loan removals: Freedom Mortgage, Lakeview, PennyMac Financial Services...Read More
A Bright Spot Appears: The HECM Niche September 6, 2022 Refinances accounted for more than half the volume...Read More
FHA Addresses Student Loan Debt Relief as It Applies to Mortgages September 6, 2022 If the credit report doesn’t show a current monthly payment of more than zero, more information might be needed...Read More