April 21, 2023

Lakeview Boosts Share of Ginnie Servicing in 1Q23

The volume of outstanding loans in Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities rose 1.6% to $2.181 trillion in the first three months of 2023 as delinquency rates improved across the board. (Includes four data charts.) Read More

VA Preps for Annual Loan Guaranty Conference

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ first annual conference since 2019 will include panels for mortgage servicers and home appraisers in addition to lender-focused talks. Read More

FHA Gains Share of Rate-Lock Pipeline in March

Home sellers have become more receptive to FHA offers now that the market has started to cool, according to Black Knight Vice President Andy Walden. Read More

Fudge Defends Fiscal 2024 Budget Request for HUD

The White House has requested $73.3 billion for the Department of Housing and Urban Development in fiscal 2024. Read More

FHA Proposal Would Make ADU Rental Income Count

FHA is taking feedback through April 27 on a draft mortgagee letter proposing the use of rental income from accessory dwelling units to calculate borrowers’ eligibility for a home loan. Read More

Industry Asks FHA to Boost Number of 203(k) Consultants

The industry largely asked FHA to align the policies of the Section 203(k) rehabilitation loan program with those of the government-sponsored enterprises. Read More

Senate Banking Committee Hears from HUD Nominees Again

Lawmakers heard from Solomon Greene, who has been renominated to serve as assistant secretary for policy development and research, and David Uejio, who has been renominated for the position of assistant secretary for fair housing and equal opportunity at HUD. Read More

Around the Industry

Some federal agencies extend forbearance request deadlines; Guaranteed Rate ramps up reverse mortgage lending; Brewer, ME-based woman pleads guilty in VA home loan false statements case; Rural Housing Service sets timeline for 2023 housing preservation grant program. Read More

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Lakeview Boosts Share of Ginnie Servicing in 1Q23

VA Preps for Annual Loan Guaranty Conference

FHA Gains Share of Rate-Lock Pipeline in March

Fudge Defends Fiscal 2024 Budget Request for HUD

FHA Proposal Would Make ADU Rental Income Count

Industry Asks FHA to Boost Number of 203(k) Consultants

Senate Banking Committee Hears from HUD Nominees Again

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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?