Testifying before a Senate panel earlier this year, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan warned that sequestration would limit the FHAs ability to provide information and services in a wide range of areas.
Raj Date's new mortgage firm bills itself as a consumer finance company and is stacked with former high-level employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Despite the vocal support of progressives, especially advocates of principal reduction of GSE-held loans, Rep. Watts nomination to head FHFA is far from a sure thing.
According to industry sources, the FHA recently sent out administrative letters to a handful of residential lenders. Meanwhile, yet another new subprime originator has emerged.