Ginnie Mae-insured loans continue to account for the highest percentage of forbearance requests but the relief growth rate is starting to flatten.

Freedom Mortgage's purchase of a competitor has hit the skids. The top-ranked FHA/VA firm announced the deal a year ago.

Brian Montgomery’s confirmation as HUD deputy secretary paves the way for Dana Wade’s appointment as the next FHA commissioner.

FHA is extending its foreclosure and eviction moratorium for single-family properties through June 30. Temporary policy flexibilities for lenders and appraisers also have been extended.

The Mortgage Bankers Association has asked FHA to clarify whether those who opt for the emergency partial claim will be disqualified for a HAMP modification in the next 24 months.

HUD, the CFPB and the FHFA launched a joint website to provide COVID-19-related information to borrowers.

Information provided by FHA servicers regarding forbearance options is “inconsistent and dated,” according to the HUD watchdog.

Pandemic-related forbearance requests continued to rise in the week ending April 19, according to the latest MBA tally.

The nation’s 16th largest home lender settled the FHA charges, which included paying unlawful gifts and commissions to underwriters.

VA-backed lending remains a silver lining in an otherwise gloomy mortgage market.