Short Takes: FHA, Ginnie Nominations Move Forward / FHA Removes Disclosure Requirement / New Mortgage Lender / Fairway Partners on Credit Card November 20, 2025 Brandon Ivey The Mortgage Bankers Association called for the full Senate to quickly confirm the nominees.Read More
Refis Push Ginnie Issuance Up in October November 19, 2025 Emmeline Willey Refi volume in Ginnie MBS issuance increased by 46.7% on a monthly basis to $15.25 billion in October.Read More
Onity Shifts on Reverse Mortgages, Turns to FoA November 19, 2025 Brandon Ivey Onity is selling reverse-mortgage MSRs to Finance of America Reverse and ending production of the loans.Read More
Negative Equity a Growing Concern for FHA, VA Borrowers November 17, 2025 Emmeline Willey Some 4.3% of FHA loans and 7.5% of VA loans are underwater, according to Intercontinental Exchange’s November mortgage report.Read More
HUD Punts Energy Efficiency Standards to 2026 November 11, 2025 Emmeline Willey Homebuilders and lenders balked at the standards.Read More
GSE Purchase Mortgages With Private MI Up in 3Q November 7, 2025 Brandon Ivey At top-ranked United Wholesale Mortgage, GSE deliveries with private MI were down 9.5% from the second quarter.Read More
Delinquency, Foreclosure Removals Rise in Ginnie MBS November 5, 2025 Emmeline Willey Servicer removals tied to FHA delinquencies and foreclosures increased 31.0% from the second quarter.Read More
Lender Offers USDA Loan Lock Extensions During Shutdown November 3, 2025 Emmeline Willey Click n' Close said new locks on USDA loans will be eligible for extensions through the end of the year.Read More
Short Takes: Misconceptions Common Among VA Loans / ABA, NAR Call to End Shutdown / NewDay USA Launches Product to Help with Closing Costs / Caution Keeping Homebuyers on the Sidelines November 3, 2025 James Dohnert Most servicemembers mistakenly think VA loans require a downpayment.Read More
FHA, Ginnie Nominees Reveal Little at Confirmation Hearing October 31, 2025 Emmeline Willey FHA Commissioner nominee Frank Cassidy and Ginnie Mae President nominee Joseph Gormley testified before a Senate committee Thursday.Read More
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