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The Final Ginnie Mae Issue Tally for 2018: $388 Billion

January 8, 2019
George Brooks
Feeding the decline was an 18.8 percent sequential drop in VA purchase loans…
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Democrats on the HFSC Seek FHA Loans for DACA Recipients

January 7, 2019
George Brooks
Although HUD has voiced its opinion on the eligibility of DACA recipients informally, no official, definitive pronouncement has been issued – to the consternation of lenders.
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Government Shutdown has Little Effect on FHA/VA Loan Programs (So Far)

January 4, 2019
George Brooks
No disasters have been reported yet, but some lenders are beginning to worry...
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Analysts Positive on VA’s Interim Rule on Cash-Out Refis, but…

December 31, 2018
George Brooks
The rule creates two types of cash-out refinances…
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Adverse Ruling in Closely Watched Case Could Increase Servicer Liability

December 19, 2018
George Brooks
The Tenth Circuit found the FDCPA’s plain language to be controlling…
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FHA Drops Warranty Requirements for New Single-Family Construction

December 19, 2018
George Brooks
FHA says positive trends in the housing sector have weakened the need for the multi-year warranty.
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FHA and VA Introduce New Loan Limits for 2019

December 17, 2018
George Brooks
FHA will increase its floor for forward mortgages to $314,827 from $294,515.
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Finance of America Will Pay $14.5 Million to Settle FHA Claims Tied to One of Its Acquisitions

December 13, 2018
George Brooks
The complaint further alleges that company executives have been aware of the poor EPD rates since 2011 but apparently did nothing to resolve the problem.
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HUD Lists Top Challenges for 2019, Staffing Levels a Concern

November 28, 2018
George Brooks
At HUD, staffing levels have dropped almost 50 percent since 1991. From 2008 to 2017, HUD lost 18.5 percent of its full-time permanent staff, the highest staffing loss among any cabinet-level agency…
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FHA Seeks to Strengthen MRB Authority

November 19, 2018
George Brooks
While the goal of a stronger MRB is not new, it has taken on a new urgency in discussions between HUD and DOJ...
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