The elimination of eligibility of non-permanent U.S. residents for FHA loans could leave FHA lenders liable for mistakes made when certifying a borrower’s residency status.
Previously-fired probationary employees at HUD are stuck in an administrative leave purgatory awaiting a court decision, while rumors continue to circulate of field-office closures.
FHA should limit borrowers to qualify for one permanent home-retention option every 18 months to cut costs to its insurance fund and help borrowers maintain equity, MBA and others said in a letter to HUD.
HECM lending increased by 5.3% on a quarterly basis in the fourth quarter of 2024. But for the full year, endorsements declined, with a downturn in production in four major states. (Includes three data tables.)
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The quality control processes of two FHA lenders affected review sample sizes, risk evaluations and reviews of loans that experience early payment defaults.
FHA-to-FHA refis increased by nearly 70% in the fourth quarter while purchase mortgage volume slid 12.4%. United Wholesale Mortgage remained the largest FHA lender in 2024.
FHA lending looks to be continuing uninterrupted amid recent staff cuts at HUD, though there are concerns about operations and oversight going forward.
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