Liquidations of loans from Ginnie Mae MBS nearly doubled in 2020 on an annual basis.

If conformed to run HUD, Marcia Fudge plans to discuss a reduction to FHA premiums with HUD staff then have further discussions with members of Congress.

HUD's IG is in the process of reviewing forbearance data provided by servicers and the relief options they offer borrowers.

FHA/VA originations through the correspondent channel increased by 48.5% during the third quarter, bringing the channel's market share to 31.3%.

The FHA lowered payment history requirements for borrowers with previous forbearance to refinance their loans in order to aid the housing market. The changes are for purchase and rate-term refi loans.

The financial turmoil caused by the coronavirus pandemic has prompted many seniors to consider, for the first time, a reverse mortgage

In her letter, Rep. Waters acknowledges the need to manage the risk associated with forbearance loans, bu recommends an alternative to the steep LLPAs leveled by FHA and FHFA. Instead, the congresswoman says those costs should be spread across the agencies’ broader single-family portfolios, resulting in “near-negligible costs on any individual loan.”