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Inside FHA/VA Lending

June 24, 2022

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Correspondents Gain Share in 1Q22 FHA/VA Market

Government lending declined across all three major production channels during the first quarter of 2022. However, the correspondent platform was able to significantly boost its market share. (Includes data chart.) Read More

HECM Production Continues Stellar Growth in 1Q22

Lender activity in FHA-insured reverse mortgages continued its upward trend in the first quarter of 2022, with some $8.38 billion of loans endorsed. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

VA Wants to Expand Appraisal Panel

In a largely purchase market, the demand for timely appraisals becomes more critical, John Bell, executive director of the VA Loan Guaranty Service, said in an interview. Read More

HUD Counselors Seek Clarity on Manufactured Housing

New questions relating to manufactured housing will be added to the HUD housing counselor training and certification exam later this year. Read More

Ginnie Chief Shares Concerns on State of Mortgage Lending

Ginnie Mae President Alanna McCargo highlighted climate change as “one of the greatest risks” facing the mortgage market. Read More

FEMA Official Proposes NFIP Reforms

The latest short-term extension of the National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire Sept. 30. Read More

Industry Cheers MIP Changes for Green Care Properties

The U.S. Green Building Council applauded HUD’s proposal to require an Energy Star score of 75 or better to qualify for the mortgage insurance premium cut. Read More

Around the Industry

House committee marks up first-generation DPA bill; MBA asks FHA to clarify claims without conveyance of title program; FHA to host underwriting training webinar; Ginnie opens up digital collateral program; Ginnie extends temporary COVID-19 relief policies; HUD to host webinar on disaster recovery. Read More

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