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September 24, 2021

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Retail Holds Up Slightly Better in 2Q21 Slump

A number of companies gained market share in government lending during the second quarter as the industry leaders, Freedom Mortgage and PennyMac, reported declining production. (Includes data chart.) Read More

House Committee Marks Up Infrastructure Bill

The House Committee on Financial Services last week marked up legislation that would devote $322 billion in funding to affordable housing, including for a pilot program to expand small-dollar lending options for homes that cost up to $100,000. Read More

House Subcommittee Pulls Bill to Remove VA Loan Limit

The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs removed from a hearing agenda a draft bill that would have allowed veterans two concurrent uses of a VA guarantee entitlement. Read More

FHA, VA, Ginnie Officials Look Forward

During a recent conference, officials from government agencies spoke about their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and the top challenges facing them next year. Read More

McCargo’s Nomination to Helm Ginnie Lauded

President Biden’s planned nomination of Alanna McCargo to serve as Ginnie Mae president received widespread support from the industry. Read More

CBO Estimates $268B in 2022 VA Loan Guarantees

The Congressional Budget Office estimate compares to a record 2020 that saw VA guarantees total more than $375 billion. Read More

HECM Refi Volume Up in First Half 2021

Refinances made up nearly 50% of the reverse mortgages originated in the second quarter of 2021. Overall volume in the HECM market increased in the first six months compared to the same period a year earlier. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Around the Industry

Ginnie extends certain COVID-related exemptions; VA introduces new API; FHA upgrades its tech platform; FHA to host session for nonprofits that want to bid on distressed properties; FHA announces lender recertification training session; and NAR says student debt dampening homebuying among millennials. Read More

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