In a letter to DOJ, Sen. Warren said the federal government could have gotten more for FHA under the False Claims Act’s treble damages provision.

Currently, FHA requires a waiting period of two years in bankruptcy cases and three years after a foreclosure or short sale before a borrower can apply for an FHA loan.

The FHA has consulted with the CFPB regarding the impact of faulty TILA disclosures, which could spell trouble for the industry.

PennyMac is once again stepping up to the NPL plate with some major deals. Meanwhile, cash-out refis continue to dwindle.

Any private label mortgage seized through the use of eminent domain will not be eligible for FHA coverage, HUD hints in a new letter.

CashCall may be in trouble with New York State. So, where's Senator Reed's GSE bill?

According to a new letter obtained by Inside Mortgage Finance, HUD says it is uncertain whether any new loan created under the controversial eminent domain plan would qualify for FHA insurance.

Combining their year-to-date results, the FHA and VA reported $105.5 billion of single-family originations during the second quarter of 2013.

The guidance, effective October 15, applies to manually underwritten FHA loans and requires lenders to document reasons for approving a mortgage when the borrower has collection accounts or judgments.

According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, FHA has nearly exhausted its $25 billion authority for FY 2013 to insure multifamily, risk share and health care programs.