HUD said its current rule adversely impacts the availability of affordable homes for sale.

More than a third of this year’s VA rate-and-term refinances were originated with loan-to-value ratios above 100%, according to ICE.

Mortgage lenders are pushing back on enforcement actions against servicer convenience fees for optional expedited payment services.

The proposal is meant to address liquidity challenges servicers face from tax and insurance advances in an elevated interest rate environment.

The SFLS program is intended to yield a recovery to the MMIF that meets or exceeds the recovery obtained from a foreclosure-based claim.

The Mortgage Bankers Association called on Ginnie Mae to create a new securitization program for early-buyout loans.

The trade group wants clarification on FHA’s plan to allow rental income from boarders in a primary residence to inform underwriting.

Industry braces for shutdown; CHLA wants FHA, Ginnie budgets increased.

The final rule will allow lenders to disburse up to 1% of FHA-endorsed multifamily construction loan proceeds before borrower-provided funds are fully exhausted.

FHA is considering reimbursing servicers for tax and insurance advances earlier in the default process.