Government lending through brokers declined on a quarterly basis in the second quarter while both retail and correspondent production increased. (Includes data table.)

Endorsements of FHA-insured home equity conversion mortgages picked up in the second quarter, but not enough to combat the slide year-over-year. (Includes three data tables.)

Refinances of loans insured by the Department of Veterans Affairs declined in the second quarter, according to an Inside FHA/VA Lending analysis and ranking of endorsement data. (Includes three data tables.)