FHA Unveils Latest Reforms to Ease Bailout Fears, Lenders Say Changes Wont Affect FHA Volume
January 31, 2013
The Department of Housing and Urban Development this week announced the latest changes designed to bolster the solvency of the FHA and ease Congress fear of a potential taxpayer bailout. The announcement is in connection with additional reforms, which FHA Commissioner Carol Galante committed to in an agreement with Sen. Bob Corker, R-TN. In a deal that cleared the way to her confirmation as FHA chief, Galante promised to have the measures in place by the end of the month to better manage risk and strengthen the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund. As expected, HUD is...