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Inside FHA/VA Lending

June 21, 2019

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Wholesale-Broker Channel Growing in Gov't Lending

Correspondent production remained the biggest source of FHA and VA loans, but the rapid growth at United Wholesale Mortgage is reshaping channel dynamics. Read More

IT Modernization: Top Priority at Ginnie, Other Agencies

IT modernization is a top priority at Ginnie Mae, FHA, VA and USDA despite a serious shortage of funds to make the changes needed to create electronic platforms for digitized mortgages, facilitate risk management, and provide consumers better service.

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HECM Endorsements Increase in 1Q19

HECM endorsement volume rose in the first quarter of 2019 after three quarters of declining originations. FHA attributed the increase to the partial government shutdown that lasted 35 days, delaying HECM endorsements for part of the first quarter.

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Senate, House Consider Mortgage-Related Measures

In a flurry of legislative activity, House committees passed several mortgage-related measures over the past few weeks while in the Senate, lawmakers are considering legislation that would restore eligibility of VA "orphan" loans for a Ginnie Mae guarantee.

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Tech Hurdle Impacts FHA’s Ability to Manage Risk

FHA is behind the industry, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in terms of new technology, which has had a dramatic impact on the agency's ability to recognize and manage risks up front, says FHA's chief risk officer.

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HECM Lender RMS Slated to be Sold in Ditech Liquidation

A buyer has emerged for Ditech's reverse lending division. However, it's a "stalking horse" bid, subject to bankruptcy court approval.

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Wall Street Group Backs FHA, Ginnie Mae Proposals

The Structured Finance Industry Group is backing an FHA proposal to revise its annual loan-level certifications and defect taxonomy and a Ginnie Mae proposal on high-risk cash-out refinance loans and erratic prepayment speeds.

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Exempt Veterans Charged VA Funding Fees

An audit by the VA IG found that thousands of disabled veterans may have been charged home loan funding fees even though they are exempt.

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