Sharp staff cuts at FHA, VA and Ginnie Mae could lead to major problems for mortgage lenders and borrowers, according to analysts. But for now it appears to be business as usual for originations and servicing.
Delinquencies on FHA mortgages are rising much more quickly than delinquencies on conventional mortgages, though large FHA servicers don’t appear to be too concerned. Meanwhile, VA foreclosures resumed in January after a moratorium ended.
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The Senate voted 55-44 to confirm Scott Turner as housing secretary, paving the way for the Trump administration to install new leadership at FHA and Ginnie Mae.
The pause was ultimately rescinded following court injunctions. In the meantime, participants in government-insured mortgage programs faced uncertainty.
The new policies were established days before the end of the Biden administration and won’t take effect until February 2026. The policies won praise from industry trade groups.
Delinquency rates for FHA and VA mortgages pooled in Ginnie Mae MBS increased across the board in the third quarter, with the total delinquency rate on FHA loans topping 10%.
The increase in sales of Ginnie MSRs was tied to bulk sales by United Wholesale Mortgage. Lakeview/Bayview Loan Servicing was — by far —the top bulk buyer of Ginnie servicing. (Includes two data tables.)
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