DPA for FHA Purchase Loans Remains High January 6, 2025 Monica Hogan Gift funds from family accounted for more than half of DPA used by FHA borrowers in FY 2024.Read More
Downpayment Assistance Common on FHA Purchase Mortgages January 3, 2025 Monica Hogan Nearly 40% of FHA purchase mortgages originated in fiscal year 2024 included downpayment assistance.Read More
MBA Calls for Clarification of FHA Rental Income Proposal December 27, 2024 Monica Hogan The MBA supports the new FHA proposal but wants more information on whether lenders need to keep additional reserves on hand.Read More
Third-Party Lending Share Shifts in Third Quarter December 20, 2024 Brandon Ivey Among a large group of FHA/VA lenders, the broker channel accounted for 24.8% of government-insured originations in the third quarter. UWM and PennyMac sharply increased their broker volume in the quarter. (Includes data table.)Read More
HUD Agenda Includes Proposal to Lift FHA Re-Sale Time Restrictions December 20, 2024 Monica Hogan HUD said its current rule adversely impacts the availability of affordable homes for sale.Read More
Industry Opposes HUD Notices on Convenience Fees December 20, 2024 Monica Hogan Mortgage lenders are pushing back on enforcement actions against servicer convenience fees for optional expedited payment services.Read More
FHA Proposes Early T&I Reimbursement for Loans in Default December 20, 2024 Monica Hogan The proposal is meant to address liquidity challenges servicers face from tax and insurance advances in an elevated interest rate environment.Read More
FHA Makes Single-Family Loan Sale Program Permanent December 20, 2024 Monica Hogan The SFLS program is intended to yield a recovery to the MMIF that meets or exceeds the recovery obtained from a foreclosure-based claim.Read More
MBA Urges Balance on FHA Rental Income Proposal December 20, 2024 Monica Hogan The trade group wants clarification on FHA’s plan to allow rental income from boarders in a primary residence to inform underwriting.Read More
Around the Industry December 20, 2024 Monica Hogan Industry braces for shutdown; CHLA wants FHA, Ginnie budgets increased.Read More