FHA Capital Dips Further in 1Q11 Despite Stronger Quality and Performance Indicators
June 30, 2011
Total capital in the FHA single-family program declined again in the first quarter of 2011, although agency officials say the program is on target to meet legal mandates as higher premiums and stronger loan quality gradually offset poorly performing older loans. In a quarterly report released this week, the Department of Housing and Urban Development said total capital resources for the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund declined by $1.1 billion to $31.6 billion during the first three months of 2011. At the same time, the outstanding balance of single-family insurance at risk rose ...