FHA shut down its loan review system after users reported having issues logging in.

FHA's Matt Jones said the mortgage insurer plans to take a “hard look” at energy conservation code requirements.

The expansion of government-insured lending through the retail channel in the second quarter outpaced growth in correspondent and broker channels. (Includes data table.)

FHA plans to improve housing affordability by removing proverbial red tape, according to Matt Jones, FHA deputy assistant secretary for single-family housing.

Equity Prime Mortgage said the delinquency ratios that triggered FHA to terminate its direct endorsement authority in some areas do not capture the financial pressure many borrowers are under.

Mortgage servicers have been putting in the hours to prepare for FHA’s expedited rollout of its new loss-mitigation waterfall beginning next month.

Endorsements of FHA home equity conversion mortgages fell overall in the second quarter of 2025, although purchase HECMs saw double-digit gains. (Includes three data tables.)

The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization has a new data framework for servicers of government-backed loans.

The Community Home Lenders of America suggested that the Trump administration incorporate reciprocal approval for condo buildings between FHA and the GSEs if the administration declares a national housing emergency.

EPM brings VA lending in-house; House continuing resolution edits VA partial claim program; FHA updates Section 232 rehabilitation language.