Government lending declined across all three major production channels during the first quarter of 2022. However, the correspondent platform was able to significantly boost its market share. (Includes data chart.)

Lender activity in FHA-insured reverse mortgages continued its upward trend in the first quarter of 2022, with some $8.38 billion of loans endorsed. (Includes three data charts.)

In a largely purchase market, the demand for timely appraisals becomes more critical, John Bell, executive director of the VA Loan Guaranty Service, said in an interview.

New questions relating to manufactured housing will be added to the HUD housing counselor training and certification exam later this year.

Ginnie Mae President Alanna McCargo highlighted climate change as “one of the greatest risks” facing the mortgage market.

The latest short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire Sept. 30.

The U.S. Green Building Council applauded HUD’s proposal to require an Energy Star score of 75 or better to qualify for the mortgage insurance premium cut.

House committee marks up first-generation DPA bill; MBA asks FHA to clarify claims without conveyance of title program; FHA to host underwriting training webinar; Ginnie opens up digital collateral program; Ginnie extends temporary COVID-19 relief policies; HUD to host webinar on disaster recovery.

Ginnie Mae MBS purchase issuance rose 14.9% in May compared to April, according to an analysis by Inside FHA/VA Lending. (Includes two data charts.)

Officials from FHA, VA and USDA’s Rural Housing Service recently discussed how to help borrowers through the challenges of today’s volatile housing market.