December 15, 2023

FHA/VA Sectors Gain Market Share in Third Quarter

Endorsements of FHA and VA insured loans increased by 9.2% in the third quarter while total first-lien originations declined. (Includes three data tables.) Read More

Ginnie Issuance Continues to Decline in November

Some $30.43 billion in Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities was issued last month. FHA volume held up better than VA activity. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

FHA Outlines Busy Regulatory Agenda for 2024

HUD is planning proposed rules and final actions in the coming months that will impact the FHA program. Read More

VA Proposal on Loss-Mit Planned for October

According to the agency’s latest regulatory agenda, the VA Servicing Purchase program is scheduled for release next fall. Read More

Servicers Seek Changes to FHA Partial Claims Policy Update

The Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Mortgage Servicing Association want FHA to make additional revisions to rules for its planned partial payment supplement partial claim loss-mitigation program. Read More

HECM-for-Purchase Updates Receive Strong Support

Industry participants support FHA’s plans to update policy on acceptable monetary investment funding sources and interested-party contributions for its home equity conversion mortgage for purchase program. Read More

VA Plans New Minimum Property Requirements

VA issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to consider updates to its minimum property requirements as mandated by the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act. Read More

Around the Industry

VA issues circular on foreclosure moratorium; Ginnie is looking for new senior vice president for the Office of Enterprise Data and Technology Solutions. Read More

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FHA/VA Sectors Gain Market Share in Third Quarter

Ginnie Issuance Continues to Decline in November

FHA Outlines Busy Regulatory Agenda for 2024

VA Proposal on Loss-Mit Planned for October

Servicers Seek Changes to FHA Partial Claims Policy Update

HECM-for-Purchase Updates Receive Strong Support

VA Plans New Minimum Property Requirements

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December 15, 2023

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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?