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.
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.