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Credit Slightly Tighter in FHA/VA Market in 1Q20

A growing share of VA and FHA loans had credit scores of 740 or higher in the first quarter, while the share of scores below 620 declined. (Includes four data charts.) Read More

Coming Soon: LLPAs on FHA Loans in Forbearance

FHA’s pricing grid on COVID-19 loans in forbearance is said to be “at legal” and could see the light of day by the end of next week. Read More

NAR Urges FHA Not to Hike Mortgage Insurance Premiums

The powerful trade group urged FHA not to increase insurance premiums in order to address risks related to COVID-19 forbearance. Read More

HUD-OIG Finds Servicers’ Forbearance Information Misleading

Information provided by FHA servicers regarding forbearance options is “inconsistent and dated,” according to the HUD watchdog. Read More

Requests for Forbearance on Ginnie Loans Swells to 9.73%

Pandemic-related forbearance requests continued to rise in the week ending April 19, according to the latest MBA tally. Read More

Guaranteed Rate Will Pay $15M to Settle FCA Claims

The nation’s 16th largest home lender settled the FHA charges, which included paying unlawful gifts and commissions to underwriters. Read More

VA Market Performing Well Despite Pandemic

VA-backed lending remains a silver lining in an otherwise gloomy mortgage market. Read More

HUD Warns Borrowers Against Phone, Email Scams

The HUD inspector general has outlined “red flags” homeowners should be aware of when considering relief offers related to COVID-19. Read More

Ginnie Readies Usage Data on PTAP Liquidity Program

Ginnie officials have received high marks from the industry for setting up a liquidity facility during the early days of the coronavirus crisis. But how many program applicants have there been? We may find out soon. Read More

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VA lender NewDay promotes Eugene Mizin to senior vice president; a former FHA official settles conflict of interest allegations. Read More

Inside FHA/VA Lending

May 1, 2020

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Credit Slightly Tighter in FHA/VA Market in 1Q20

Coming Soon: LLPAs on FHA Loans in Forbearance

NAR Urges FHA Not to Hike Mortgage Insurance Premiums

HUD-OIG Finds Servicers’ Forbearance Information Misleading

Requests for Forbearance on Ginnie Loans Swells to 9.73%

Guaranteed Rate Will Pay $15M to Settle FCA Claims

VA Market Performing Well Despite Pandemic

HUD Warns Borrowers Against Phone, Email Scams

Ginnie Readies Usage Data on PTAP Liquidity Program

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