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Refi Activity Drives Growth in Ginnie MBS Issuance

A rise in VA and FHA refinance business helped to increase Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed security issuance in the third quarter. The increase in purchase-mortgage volume was more modest. (Includes four data tables.) Read More

New Loss-Mitigation Options Create Compliance Risks

Streamlining the adoption of new loss-mitigation programs ahead of deadlines can help servicers enhance their loan portfolios, according to a white paper from DLS Servicing Consultants. Read More

FHA Eases Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements

Following pushback from mortgage industry groups, FHA proposed extending the timeline for lenders to report certain cyber incidents to HUD. Read More

VA Lenders Adapting to Real Estate Commission Changes

Prior to the changes taking effect, VA issued a temporary variance to allow borrowers to pay buyer-broker charges so they can compete in the real estate market. Read More

MBA Calls for Changes to FHA Multifamily Proposal

The Mortgage Bankers Association said the HUD proposal would make FHA-backed multifamily construction loans costly to originate. Read More

FHA Clarifies Reconsideration of Value Guidance

Among various clarifications, FHA noted that lenders must provide ROV disclosure at mortgage loan application and on delivery of the appraisal report. Read More

FHA and VA Outline Relief Options in Aftermath of Hurricanes

HUD and VA are offering relief options for borrowers impacted by the widespread destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Read More

Around the Industry

HUD announces planned updates to its handbook for the management of multifamily affordable homes; VA announces revised release date for its Loan Guaranty Service Program Participant Management System; Ginnie introduces new monthly disclosure on rural loans in MBS. Read More

Inside FHA/VA Lending

October 11, 2024

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Refi Activity Drives Growth in Ginnie MBS Issuance

New Loss-Mitigation Options Create Compliance Risks

FHA Eases Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements

VA Lenders Adapting to Real Estate Commission Changes

MBA Calls for Changes to FHA Multifamily Proposal

FHA Clarifies Reconsideration of Value Guidance

FHA and VA Outline Relief Options in Aftermath of Hurricanes

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Inside FHA/VA Lending

October 11, 2024

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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?