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GNMA MBS Issuance Rising Sharply in Many Directions

Ginnie Mae MBS production rose in April thanks to strong increases in both purchase and refinance business. Rate-term transactions accounted for much of the surge in refi activity, but cash-out deals remain the most prevalent.

FHA, VA Purchase Production Down in 1Q19

FHA’s and VA’s purchase originations fell during the first three months of 2019 despite lower interest rates. On the other hand, lower rates helped boost both programs’ refinance production during the quarter.

Changes Proposed to Lender Certifications, Defect Taxonomy

FHA is seeking feedback on proposed changes to loan-level and annual lender certifications and the defect taxonomy to clarify lender liability under the False Claims Act.

Feds Order VA Lenders to Turn Over Loan Files

Dozens of VA lenders have been subpoenaed by the US Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn to turn over hundreds of VA loan files in connection with an investigation of their lending practices.

FHA Plans to Make Loan-Sale Program Permanent

FHA is seeking public comment on a proposed rulemaking as it looks to make permanent its long-running single-family loan sale program.

Potential Changes to MBS Pooling Criteria

Ginnie Mae is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the impact of potential changes to rules governing loan eligibility for Ginnie II multi-issuer MBS pools.

VA Lender Renews Warehouse Credit Facility

NewDay USA has renewed its warehouse facility for $100 million, bringing total warehouse commitments to $400 million.

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May 10, 2019

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GNMA MBS Issuance Rising Sharply in Many Directions

FHA, VA Purchase Production Down in 1Q19

Changes Proposed to Lender Certifications, Defect Taxonomy

Feds Order VA Lenders to Turn Over Loan Files

FHA Plans to Make Loan-Sale Program Permanent

Potential Changes to MBS Pooling Criteria

VA Lender Renews Warehouse Credit Facility

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As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?