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Inside FHA/VA Lending

March 26, 2021

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Correspondent Coming Back in FHA/VA Lending, Slowly

FHA/VA lending through correspondents rose 6.0% in 2020, but other channels saw more robust increases from the previous year, according to an Inside FHA/VA Lending analysis. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Industry Wants a Smoother FHA Condo Approval Process

Industry groups suggest lenders be allowed to self-certify compliance with FHA condominium approval requirements. Read More

Secretary Fudge Wants $100 Billion More for HUD

Marcia Fudge invites political controversy during her first White House briefing as HUD secretary. Read More

OIG Says HUD Default Loan Monitoring System is Outdated

The system, which was originally built and designed in the 1970s, tracks lender data on delinquent mortgages. Read More

More Declines in Forbearance Likely as Economy Rebounds

The number of active plans in forbearance declined by 135,000 over the last month, according to Black Knight. Read More

House Discusses Assistance for First-Generation Homebuyers

A downpayment assistance bill, which is still just a “discussion draft,” has the potential to provide $20,000 to first-generation homebuyers. Read More

CRL Seeks Equitable Distribution of $10B Homeowner Fund

Equity in their homes isn’t enough to prevent many borrowers from losing their house to foreclosure, according to the CRL. Read More

HECM Lending Falls in 4Q20, But Sharply Up for the Year

Reverse mortgage production declined 8.1% in the fourth quarter. However, endorsements spiked 54.5% year over year. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Ginnie Mae to Publish ESG Data Point for MBS Investors

A test file of the enhanced disclosure will be made available to investors in mid-April 2021. Read More

Around the Industry

Adrianne Todman might be tapped for HUD deputy secretary position; New housing advisory council in the making; Wells Fargo settles discrimination claim. Read More

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