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CRL Seeks Equitable Distribution of $10B Homeowner Fund

March 26, 2021

Equity in their homes isn’t enough to prevent many borrowers from losing their house to foreclosure, according to the CRL.

OIG: HUD Failed to Provide Accurate Relief Information

October 2, 2020

Maria Volkova

An internal audit found HUD staff failed to provide servicers and borrowers with accurate information about pandemic-related relief.

GAO Finds HUD Data Protection Protocols Lacking

October 2, 2020

Maria Volkova

According to GAO, HUD is not able to fully identify what sensitive information is shared, stored and processed with external entities.

HUD Extends Flexibilities for Employment Re-verification

July 10, 2020

Maria Volkova

Lenders don’t have to provide re-verification of borrower employment to HUD within 10 days of the mortgage note.

Waters Proposes Alternatives to FHA, GSE Forbearance Fees

June 26, 2020

Paul Muolo

HFSC Chair Maxine Waters rebuked FHA and FHFA for policies she said would unfairly penalize those lending to minority borrowers.

NAR Urges FHA Not to Hike Mortgage Insurance Premiums

May 1, 2020

Maria Volkova

The powerful trade group urged FHA not to increase insurance premiums in order to address risks related to COVID-19 forbearance.

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March 6, 2020

George Brooks

Trump Nominates Dana Wade as FHA Commissioner

February 21, 2020

George Brooks

President Trump confirmed industry rumors by announcing his intent to nominate Dana Wade as FHA commissioner and assistant secretary for housing.

HUD 2021 Budget Has Legislative Proposals for FHA, Ginnie

February 21, 2020

George Brooks

HUD sought no changes in its funding request for FHA and Ginnie but has called for legislative reforms, and will seek them through the authorization, rather than the appropriations, process.

No Clean Audit Opinions for Ginnie, HUD 2019 Financial Statements

February 21, 2020

George Brooks

HUD inspector general was unable to sign off on HUD’s and Ginnie Mae’s 2019 financial statements due to a lack of evidence that past accounting weaknesses and issues have been satisfactorily resolved.

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CRL Seeks Equitable Distribution of $10B Homeowner Fund

OIG: HUD Failed to Provide Accurate Relief Information

GAO Finds HUD Data Protection Protocols Lacking

HUD Extends Flexibilities for Employment Re-verification

Waters Proposes Alternatives to FHA, GSE Forbearance Fees

NAR Urges FHA Not to Hike Mortgage Insurance Premiums

Around the Industry

Trump Nominates Dana Wade as FHA Commissioner

HUD 2021 Budget Has Legislative Proposals for FHA, Ginnie

No Clean Audit Opinions for Ginnie, HUD 2019 Financial Statements

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The mortgage industry has been shedding jobs for a while now, but some lenders — particularly ones that focus on non-QMs — are talking about staffing up in anticipation of increased originations. Is your shop planning to hire this year?

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The mortgage industry has been shedding jobs for a while now, but some lenders — particularly ones that focus on non-QMs — are talking about staffing up in anticipation of increased originations. Is your shop planning to hire this year?

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