The Consumer Federation of America studied the shortcomings of FHA’s 203(k) rehabilitation loan program to determine why usage has plummeted 77% in the last decade.
The Department of Veterans Affairs reminded lenders of a circular, which was delayed during the partial government shutdown, that sought to clarify how VA lenders should use energy efficiency ratings in the underwriting process.
Ginnie President Joe Gormley said the update allows for greater efficiencies and cost savings, and will make the agency’s digital collateral program more attractive to new issuers.
FHA’s annual audit revealed that the capital ratio of its Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund remained strong in the 2025 fiscal year, prompting calls for the agency to reassess its life-of-loan premium policy.