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September 13, 2024

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August Ginnie Issuance Highest in Nearly Two Years

Refinance activity drove much of the increase in Ginnie MBS issuance between July and August. Freedom Mortgage remained the top Ginnie issuer, but its production was down 1.9% from July. (Includes two data tables.) Read More

Gordon Calls for More Funding to Address Housing Affordability

FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon is seeking more federal funding to address ongoing challenges in housing supply and affordability. Read More

Better Launches Streamlined FHA Refinance Product

Better Mortgage launched the product as part of an effort by the lender to expand its government-insured mortgage originations. Read More

FHA Drafts Updates for Partial Claim Requirements

FHA recently posted a draft mortgagee letter proposing revisions related to how it will handle partial claim document recording and payoff statements. Read More

Industry Seeks Clarity on FHA Defect Taxonomy on Servicing

The Mortgage Bankers Association and the Housing Policy Council have called for specific changes to the proposed updates to FHA’s defect taxonomy for servicing loan reviews. Read More

VA Launches Electronic PPM System for Lenders

The VA has introduced a new program participation management system for its loan guaranty program. Read More

FHA Finalizes Changes on HECM Debenture Interest Rates

The changes are effective Sept. 28 and are necessary to improve the long-term stability of the HECM program, FHA said. Read More

Around the Industry

The Department of Housing and Urban Development updates code on manufactured home construction and safety standards; HUD issues final rule modernizing housing counseling services delivery; HUD’s Office of Housing Counseling hosts virtual conference. Read More

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