The correspondent channel’s share of government-insured lending increased in the second quarter, but it was still down on a year-to-date basis from the first half of 2023. (Includes data table.)

At a conference on regulatory compliance and risk management this week, industry executives and government officials reiterated the importance of collaborating on policy to adapt to changes in the housing market.

Housing counseling agencies should increase training on home equity conversion mortgages to accommodate the rise in older Americans who want to age in place, according to FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon.