FHA lenders funded $5.3 billion of new HECMs during the first three months of 2021, up a hefty 37.4% from the same period a year ago. (Includes two data charts.)

Both FHA and VA saw sharp declines in purchase-money endorsements in the first quarter, and the FHA actually posted a bigger gain in refinance business. (Includes three data charts.)

Ginnie Mae hasn’t had a “confirmed” president since early 2017. Is that about to change?

Freedom Mortgage remained the top Ginnie MBS issuer in the first quarter, though third-ranked Quicken Loans posted a mighty 47% gain from the prior period. Some 57% of loans securitized by Ginnie had VA guarantees. (Includes four data charts.)

Most industry watchers expect the FHA to lower insurance premiums some-time during Biden’s presidency. It’s just a matter of when.

FHA/VA lending through correspondents rose 6.0% in 2020, but other channels saw more robust increases from the previous year, according to an Inside FHA/VA Lending analysis. (Includes data chart.)

Reverse mortgage production declined 8.1% in the fourth quarter. However, endorsements spiked 54.5% year over year. (Includes two data charts.)

Mortgage trade groups called on the FHA to align its policy language with other federal regulations that govern private flood coverage.

VA refinance activity was the key driver in the government-insured market last year, as production rose 168% from 2019. Freedom rode the refi train to become the top FHA/VA lender in the market.

Who might get the FHA and Ginnie jobs in the Biden administration? Right now, there aren’t many clues.