USDA lenders ramped up production in the third quarter of 2019 with a strong boost from purchase originations. More than 50% of total USDA originations were from correspondents. USDA servicing volume was up slightly from a year ago.
New York state agencies against HUD’s proposal on disparate impact rule; USDA warns customers of fraudulent calls; FHA provides training material for implementation of FHA-insured condo financing rules.
The Treasury has recommended Congress empower Ginnie Mae to provide “last position” guarantee on MBS backed by conventional home loans and au-thority to adjust its guarantee fee.
Ginnie, other agencies discuss efforts to modernize technology and business platforms to conform with the digitized, paperless mortgage market and deliver faster, efficient service.