FHA and VA forward endorsements continued to trend downward during the second quarter of 2022 despite an increase in purchase-mortgage business guaranteed by the two government agencies. (Includes three data charts.)
Lender activity in FHA-insured reverse mortgages continued its upward trend in the first quarter of 2022, with some $8.38 billion of loans endorsed. (Includes three data charts.)
FHA restores access to Loan Review System; FHA extends post-foreclosure sales timeframe; HUD housing counseling advisory committee to meet; HUD to host webinar on HECM counseling program; Ginnie Mae to host listening session; Wells Fargo announces military spouse hiring program; USDA’s mandatory use of Guaranteed Underwriting System and Lender Loan Closing System takes effect.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development outlined certain essential functions that housing counseling agencies should focus on when creating a succession plan.
FHA enhances e-submission of flood insurance data; USDA seeking deferral-assistance applications; HUD introduces new HECM client budget tool; NRMLA to host webinar on best practices; MISMO seeks comments on new MI activation API; FHA introduces Spanish language training.