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GNMA MBS Program Sets Monthly Record in April

Deliveries of refinance loans into Ginnie MBS continued to climb in April, but a surge in purchase loans accounted for much of last month’s record production volume. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Top-Ranked FHA Lender Posts Stunning Gain-On-Sale

Even though loan forbearance is an issue that won’t go away, some FHA lenders are reporting off-the-charts profit margins. Included in that club: Mr. Cooper. Read More

FHA Finalizing Forbearance Policy for Loans in Progress

FHA’s policy regarding mortgage insurance coverage for loans in progress isn’t quite ready. Meanwhile, Ginnie Mae’s Pass-Through Assistance Program usage remains low. Read More

MBA Pushes for Stern FHA, GSE Forbearance Language

Legislation has been introduced in Congress to force FHA’s hand on forbearance. But will it go anywhere? Read More

Private Mortgage Insurers Wary of 2Q and Beyond

In recent SEC filings, the nation’s PMI firms disclosed their anxiety about future quarters. The reason: COVID-19 and coming delinquencies. Read More

Seniors Move to Tap Equity as Pandemic Spreads

Seniors are tapping home equity during the coronavirus crisis, as evidenced by increased applications for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. Read More

Forbearance Rate for FHA/VA Loans Climbs

As of May 17, FHA/VA loans in forbearance increased to 11.60% from 11.26% in the previous seven-day period. Read More

In His First Remarks, HUD’s No. 2 Tries to Reassure

Brian Montgomery, the recently confirmed HUD deputy secretary, is known for working in a bi-partisan fashion and pushing through meaningful legislation. Read More

HUD to Launch E-Delivery Portal ‘FHA Catalyst’

The platform currently offers two modules, which allow servicers to submit mortgage supplemental claims and case binder documents. Read More

Inside FHA/VA Lending

May 29, 2020

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GNMA MBS Program Sets Monthly Record in April

Top-Ranked FHA Lender Posts Stunning Gain-On-Sale

FHA Finalizing Forbearance Policy for Loans in Progress

MBA Pushes for Stern FHA, GSE Forbearance Language

Private Mortgage Insurers Wary of 2Q and Beyond

Seniors Move to Tap Equity as Pandemic Spreads

Forbearance Rate for FHA/VA Loans Climbs

In His First Remarks, HUD’s No. 2 Tries to Reassure

HUD to Launch E-Delivery Portal ‘FHA Catalyst’

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Mortgage rates are on a bit of a roller coaster ride these days, hitting historic lows before inching back up amid an uncertain economic environment. What sort of application volume are you seeing?

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May 29, 2020

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Mortgage rates are on a bit of a roller coaster ride these days, hitting historic lows before inching back up amid an uncertain economic environment. What sort of application volume are you seeing?