In response to questions from Senate Democrats, nominees for HUD positions expressed views in line with the Trump administration’s restrictions on FHA loans for non-permanent residents.

FHA has archived nearly 600 mortgagee letters that it determined had expired or been fully superseded by the current FHA handbook or other policies, to help improve the accuracy of web searches.

Sharp staff cuts at FHA, VA and Ginnie Mae could lead to major problems for mortgage lenders and borrowers, according to analysts. But for now it appears to be business as usual for originations and servicing.