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Inside FHA/VA Lending

August 7, 2020

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July Ginnie MBS Issuance Sets Another Monthly High

Most top Ginnie MBS issuers posted big gains in July, but the government-insured market has generally lost market share to conventional-conforming lending. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Where Have All the Ginnie Mae Applicants Gone?

Thanks to strong cash prices paid by FHA/VA aggregators, fewer mortgage firms are seeking their Ginnie “eagles.” Read More

MyGinnieMae Consolidation to be Completed by Dec. 1

After that date, Ginnie MBS issuers will no longer be able to enter the agency’s legacy systems — GMEP and GinnieNET — directly through their web addresses. Read More

The MMIF Audit is Almost Done. Should FHA Be Worried?

Soon after the government’s fiscal year ends on Sept. 30, the annual audit of the FHA’s MMIF will be published. Should HUD be worried? Read More

Dana Wade Confirmed as FHA Commissioner

In a 57-to-40 vote, the Senate confirmed Trump nominee Dana Wade as FHA commissioner. She replaces Brian Montgomery. Read More

NMI Holdings Sells a $322M Insurance-Linked Note

The attachment point in the transaction is 2.50% on a cumulative basis whereas prior deals were at 2.25%. KBW said the increase implies the deal will provide immediate PMIERs capital relief. Read More

OIG Alerts HUD About Anticompetitive Tactics

Noting that competitive pricing can be impacted during disasters such as the one created by the coronavirus, HUD’s internal watchdog has listed red flags officials should look for when reviewing bids. Read More

Ginnie Mae Loans in Pandemic-Related Forbearance Increase

At the end of June, 14.07% of FHA loans in Ginnie Mae pools were delinquent, nearly double from 7.57% in March. Read More

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