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Refi Train Carries FHA/VA Lending to Record in 2020

February 12, 2021
John Bancroft
VA refinance activity was the key driver in the government-insured market last year, as production rose 168% from 2019. Freedom rode the refi train to become the top FHA/VA lender in the market.
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Senate Committee Approves Biden’s HUD Nominee

February 12, 2021
Maria Volkova
In a 17-7 bipartisan vote, the Senate Banking Committee approved Marcia Fudge’s nomination as HUD secretary. The Biden nominee drew criticism from Republican lawmakers over her lack of housing industry experience.
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Private MIs Warn Against Cutting FHA Premiums

February 12, 2021
Maria Volkova
Susquehanna International Group dismissed the private MI industry’s concerns over a potential FHA cut as “unwarranted” and not aligned “with the underlying math.”
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Forbearance Down Across the Board on January Expirations

February 12, 2021
Maria Volkova
Both MBA and Black Knight reported declines in forbearance across all investor types. However, MBA economist Mike Fratantoni warned that the job market is still not at pre-pandemic levels.
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New York Senate Amends Law Impacting HECMs

February 12, 2021
Maria Volkova
Still, industry attorneys argue the legislation is cumbersome and creates additional hurdles for mortgagees foreclosing on delinquent HECMs in New York state.
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Industry Urges Congress for Additional Housing Assistance

February 12, 2021
Maria Volkova
More than 300 industry groups in a letter to the top four congressional leaders asked for $25 billion in direct assistance to homeowners with COVID hardships.
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Real Estate Developer, Three Others Indicted in FHA Fraud

February 12, 2021
Maria Volkova
The U.S. District Court of Chicago indicted four individuals for participating in a fraud scheme to obtain mortgage loans totaling at least $3 million.
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FHA Issues Temporary Pandemic Waivers

February 12, 2021
Maria Volkova
FHA issues three temporary waivers to help mitigate the impact of the pandemic on borrowers.
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VA Servicing Market Gains Ground as FHA Retreats

January 29, 2021
John Bancroft
Ginnie Mae MBS at the end of 2020 included $773.5 billion of VA loans, a 9.5% increase from the previous year, while the FHA sector posted a 4.2% decline over that period. (Includes four data charts.)
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HUD Nominee Fudge Noncommittal on Cutting FHA Premiums

January 29, 2021
Maria Volkova
Industry watchers predict FHA premiums will be cut by 25 basis points in the coming weeks. An even bigger cut is possible later in the year.
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