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Inside FHA/VA Lending

September 22, 2023

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Brokers Boost Share in Government Originations

Government-insured mortgage originations grew across all three lending channels in the second quarter, with brokers gaining market share from the correspondent channel. (Includes data chart.) Read More

VA Slows Rollout of Loss-Mitigation Service Program

The VA loss-mitigation service program will more likely be launched next year, Michelle Corridon, deputy director of policy at VA, said during a recent MBA conference. Read More

Drop in HECM Volume Continues Through First Half

FHA home equity conversion mortgage endorsements declined by 16.4% from the first to second quarter of the year. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

Small Lenders Target Underserved Borrowers

Panelists at a Community Home Lenders of America roundtable discussed the challenges in targeting low- to moderate-income borrowers, including first-time and minority homebuyers. Read More

Initial Ginnie Eligibility Updates Set for Month’s End

Ginnie Mae officials remain confident that most of its issuers will be ready to comply with new financial eligibility requirements set to go into effect Sept. 30. Read More

Proposed FHA Audits Could Burden HFAs, NCSHA Says

State housing finance agencies want to be exempted from proposed FHA audit requirements for investing mortgagees, the National Council of State Housing Agencies said in a comment letter. Read More

HUD Updates Housing Counseling Handbook

The updated guidance, which will go into effect Jan. 1, notes that housing counseling must be provided by a qualified, independent third party and not by anyone compensated by a mortgage originator or servicer. Read More

Around the Industry

FHA Catalyst claims module now enables bulk submissions of supplemental claims; USDA’s Rural Housing Service to release proposed rule updating eligibility requirements for non-citizens; Senate Banking Committee to hold hearing on flood insurance; HUD to hold meeting of its Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee. Read More

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