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May 10, 2024

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Ginnie MBS Issuance Increased in April Led by Purchases

The flow of refinance loans into the Ginnie MBS program dropped 9.2% in April. Still, year-to-date refi volume in the government-insured market was up a solid 54.4%. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

FHA Issues Guidance on Resolving Appraisal Disputes

A lender’s reconsideration of valuation process must include disclosure to the borrower at the point of a loan application and again when the borrower receives the appraisal. Read More

Veterans United Boosts Its Correspondent Sales in 2023

Correspondent sales of government-insured mortgages originated during 2023 declined somewhat on an annual basis, but Veterans United upped its sales by 7.3%. (Includes data table.) Read More

HUD Needs $185 Billion Over 10 Years for Affordable Housing

The Biden administration’s fiscal year 2025 budget request allocates $72.6 billion for HUD, which is higher by about $500 million from the FY23 enacted level. Read More

MBA Wants FHA Multifamily MIP Cut, Loan Limits Hiked

Jeffrey Weidell, CEO of Northmarq, testified before a House oversight subcommittee last month on behalf of the MBA. Read More

HUD, USDA Adopt New Energy Efficiency Standards

FHA plans outreach and training to lenders and appraisers on the rule’s impact. Read More

UI Calls for Expansion of FHA HECM Program

Improvements to the FHA home equity conversion mortgage program will help seniors maintain housing stability and financial security in retirement, according to Urban Institute’s Amalie Zinn. Read More

loanDepot Launches Third Training Course on VA Loans

The course will focus on issues that originators might not yet have encountered, such as how to handle a VA loan assumption. Read More

Around the Industry

Former Ginnie Mae President Alanna McCargo joins FHLB San Francisco; industry and consumer groups support VA supplemental rulemaking on IRRRL program; VA drafting rule on ARMs. Read More

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