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Articles by Maria Volkova

FHA Autonomy Unlikely, Industry Experts Conclude

January 7, 2021
Maria Volkova
Every now and then the idea of spinning off the FHA into a separate unit is floated. As usual, it’s expected to go nowhere.
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As Home Prices Outpace Wages, Homeownership is Becoming Unaffordable

December 31, 2020
Maria Volkova

The reason for these developments is twofold: On the one hand, home prices are outpacing the average wages; on the other, the pandemic has left its mark on the economy...


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Short Takes: The Year of the Boom / (Mostly) Optimism Ahead / The Biggest Mortgage Stories of 2020 / The CFPB is Still on the Job

December 31, 2020
Paul Muolo, Brandon Ivey, and Maria Volkova

The biggest mortgage stories of 2020: the origination boom, profits, the Fed, the GSEs, IPOs ... It's a long list...


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Pandemic-Related Exodus Caused Home Prices to Grow in October

December 30, 2020
Maria Volkova

The highest year-over-year gains were reported in Phoenix (12.7%), Seattle (11.7%), and San Diego (11.6%). Meanwhile, New York (6.0%), Chicago (6.3%) and Las Vegas (6.4%) lagged behind...


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IG Warns FHA Could be Receiving Inaccurate Data from Servicers

December 29, 2020
Maria Volkova

HUD's IG is in the process of reviewing forbearance data provided by servicers and the relief options they offer borrowers.


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FHA Commissioner Suggests Spinning Off the Agency

December 23, 2020
Maria Volkova
FHA Chief Dana Wade believes a foreclosure crisis will not present itself in the near future due to FHA providing “so many” relief options to borrowers. Meanwhile, she suggested the MI be spun off from HUD.
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OIG Warns of COVID-19-Related Challenges for HUD in FY21

December 23, 2020
Maria Volkova
HUD could face challenges in ensuring that complete data is received from servicers regarding loans in forbearance, necessary for the processing of future claims.
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FHA Extends Forbearance, Foreclosure and Eviction Policies

December 23, 2020
Maria Volkova
The government MI this week extended foreclosure and eviction moratoriums by two months.
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New Legislation to Expand Access to VA Loan Program

December 23, 2020
Maria Volkova
Unlike a previous version of the bill, the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 did not raise g-fees on VA mortgages.
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FHA Catalyst Platform Can Now Accept all Digital Claims

December 23, 2020
Maria Volkova
New claim types available: the Claims Without Conveyance of Title and the COVID-19 National Emergency Standalone Partial Claim.
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