VA refinance activity more than doubled in the fourth quarter and FHA refi volume was up 55%. United Wholesale Mortgage was the top lender in both government loan programs. (Includes three data tables.)

Heads of government mortgage programs discussed current and future initiatives last week at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s servicing summit.

Enhancing exclusive listing periods of foreclosed properties for owner-occupants might have had an effect on increasing the supply of affordable homes for homebuyers despite caveats, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Inspector General.