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HECM Lender Settles Claims for Misleading Borrowers

May 7, 2021
Maria Volkova
Nationwide Equities Corp. allegedly misinformed consumers about how much money they could receive from a reverse mortgage, the fees and costs of the loan and the consequences of nonpayment.
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COVID-Related Forbearance Picture Continues to Brighten

May 7, 2021
Maria Volkova
The share of residential mortgages in forbearance decreased for the ninth straight week to 4.47%. Overall, 2.23 million homeowners remain in forbearance, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Ginnie Mae Sees Promise in Blockchain Technology

May 7, 2021
Maria Volkova
Ginnie's dive into blockchain technology is an independent initiative and will not impact FHA/VA, the agency promised.
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Around the Industry

May 7, 2021
Maria Volkova
FHA amends HECM non-borrowing spouse policy; FHA issues partial waiver for appraisers.
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Biden’s $15,000 First-Time Homebuyer Credit Introduced as Bill

May 6, 2021
Maria Volkova
Many industry analysts believe the tax incentive, given a lack of housing inventory, would act as a subsidy to sellers rather than an aid to homebuyers.
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Hispanic Homeownership Projected to Increase

April 30, 2021
Maria Volkova
If new policies that incentivize homeownership are not implemented, the Hispanic community will be the only ethnic group to experience an ownership gain.
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Ginnie Unveils Plans for Blockchain Technology

April 29, 2021
Maria Volkova
The agency’s Innovation Lab will conduct a preliminary analysis of how blockchain could be used to reduce cost and risk and improve liquidity.
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Some Wiggle Room on FHA Premiums?

April 29, 2021
Maria Volkova

The upfront MIP is 175 bps of the base loan amount on a 30-year fixed-rate FHA single-family loan. Most FHA borrowers pay an annual MIP of 85 bps for the full life of the loan.


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Nation’s Largest Wholesaler Accused of Restraint of Trade

April 29, 2021
Maria Volkova and Paul Muolo
Certain loan brokers aren’t happy with wholesale giant UWM over its “us or them” edict. A lawsuit has been filed. More could be on the way.
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House Bill Could Lower FHA Upfront MIP by 25 bps

April 29, 2021
Maria Volkova
The House recently voted 355-69 to approve legislation that could reduce FHA upfront premiums for first-time homebuyers.
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