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Once More to the Record Books for Ginnie in August

In a groundbreaking performance, the agency's five biggest months for MBS issuance have occurred over the past five months of 2020. Freedom continued to ride a swift current of refi activity. (Includes two data charts.)

Accelerate, Others Snagged in CFPB's VA Dragnet

Over the past few months, the CFPB has levied formal charges against seven mortgage firms for false advertising tied to VA loans. A trend? Looks that way.

(Very) Quiet Signs of Life in Ginnie Servicing Sales

Selling Ginnie Mae servicing rights has been a difficult task the past few months. Signs of life anywhere? It all depends on your definition of the word life.

Ginnie Mae Loans In Forbearance Inch Back Up

The forbearance rate on FHA/VA loans totaled 11.5% as of Sept. 1, according to Black Knight. MBA's reading on the category is a bit lower.

CBC Letter Voices Concerns About DPA Program

According to industry consultant Brian Chappelle, HUD previously attempted to limit Chenoa's efforts regarding DPA, but came up short.

No. 2 FHA Lender Sees Even Better Times in 3Q20

Quicken Loans, a top-ranked FHA and VA lender, had stellar results in 2Q.

USDA's Guaranteed Home Loan Volume Up Sharply in 2020

Between October 2019 and July of this year, USDA issued 107,283 guarantees totaling $17.8 billion. Another month remains in the agency's fiscal year.

Genworth and Oceanwide Merger Back on Track

The Genworth-Oceanwide merger was first struck in 2016. However, it's been delayed several times because of regulatory issues.

FHA, VA Extend Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium

The foreclosure moratorium, in place since mid-March, directs servicers to halt all new actions and suspend cases in progress.

FHA Catalyst Platform to Include Loan Review System

Beginning Sept. 14, the FHA Catalyst platform will allow lenders to submit binders for post-endorsement review.

Inside FHA/VA Lending

September 4, 2020

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Once More to the Record Books for Ginnie in August

Accelerate, Others Snagged in CFPB's VA Dragnet

(Very) Quiet Signs of Life in Ginnie Servicing Sales

Ginnie Mae Loans In Forbearance Inch Back Up

CBC Letter Voices Concerns About DPA Program

No. 2 FHA Lender Sees Even Better Times in 3Q20

USDA's Guaranteed Home Loan Volume Up Sharply in 2020

Genworth and Oceanwide Merger Back on Track

FHA, VA Extend Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium

FHA Catalyst Platform to Include Loan Review System

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Inside FHA/VA Lending

September 4, 2020

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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?