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September 16, 2022

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Ginnie Issuance Continues to Slide as Refinances Shrivel

Ginnie Mae MBS issuance declined again in August as refinances and VA securitizations contracted. PennyMac continued to top the issuer ranking. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Ginnie to Help Issuers Comply with Eligibility Requirements

Ginnie Mae is currently conducting one-on-one discussions to help issuers better understand the reasoning behind its new financial eligibility requirements that are set to take effect next year, the agency’s President Alanna McCargo said. Read More

MBA Urges White House Support for FHA MIP Cut

Four trade groups, including the Mortgage Bankers Association, are asking the White House’s National Economic Council to support a reduction in FHA mortgage insurance premiums. Read More

FHA to Allow Monthly Surplus Cash Distributions for MF Borrowers

The new policy only applies to FHA multifamily loans endorsed after the release of the Sept. 7 mortgagee letter. Read More

MBA Responds to FHA Plans to Modify Rehab Mortgage Program

The Mortgage Bankers Association has recommended changes to FHA’s plans to modify the 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program. Read More

House Passes Bill to Improve Access to VA Home Loan Benefit

The House has passed a bill that would require VA to update the guidance and regulations of its home loan program, especially around appraisals. Read More

HUD Seeks to Boost Small-Dollar Mortgage Lending

The Department of Housing and Urban Development said it is exploring ways to boost greater access to mortgage credit for homebuyers seeking smaller mortgage loans. Read More

Around the Industry

FHA pauses integration of Catalyst Electronic Appraisal Delivery module; VA sends proposed rule to OMB; House committee introduces bill to strengthen the Community Reinvestment Act; VA Financial Management System will be unavailable Oct. 1 to Oct. 5; Ginnie Mae to hold modernization outreach call; MBA survey shows uptick in government loan share of weekly mortgage applications. Read More

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