Monica Hogan

FHA/VA Lending Strong in 2021 But 4Q Suffered a Drop

February 23, 2022

The top three ranked VA lenders in 2021: Freedom Mortgage, Rocket and Veterans United Home Loans...

FHA/VA Lending Strong in 2021 But Declines in 4Q

February 18, 2022

FHA and VA loan origination volumes were only slightly off record levels set in 2021, despite a significant decline in refinance activity in the second half of last year. (Includes three data charts.)

Private Mortgage Insurers Eye First-Time Homebuyers

February 18, 2022

Monica Hogan

Growth in the private-mortgage insurance sector is expected to slow somewhat in 2022.

FHA Risks Losing Business Over Life-of-Loan Policies

February 18, 2022

Monica Hogan

Home lenders have a keen opportunity to target FHA borrowers for conventional refis, according to one vendor pitching its wares.

Expert Urges FHA to Finalize Private Flood Insurance Rule

February 18, 2022

Monica Hogan

This is a recurring conversation every time the National Flood Insurance Program is up for an extension.

FHA Restores Pre-Pandemic Multifamily Loan Policies

February 18, 2022

Monica Hogan

FHA has removed the temporary underwriting mitigants for its multifamily loan program that were imposed early in the pandemic.

USDA Mandates Use of Automated Underwriting Technology

February 18, 2022

Monica Hogan

Starting May 9, lenders in the Rural Housing Service’s single-family loan program must use designated technologies.

HUD OIG Releases Strategic Plan Targeting Fraud, More

February 18, 2022

Monica Hogan

The HUD watchdog plans to concentrate its oversight on high-risk and mission-critical areas, as well as emergency issues.

Ginnie Publishes LIBOR Transition Reference Guide

February 18, 2022

Monica Hogan

Ginnie Mae and FHA continue to prepare for the impacts of a transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate.

Around the Industry

February 18, 2022

Monica Hogan

FHA clarifies deadlines for legal matters related to COVID-19 forbearance; FHA updates on Catalyst transition; Rural Housing Service hikes appraisal fee.

Articles by Monica Hogan

FHA/VA Lending Strong in 2021 But 4Q Suffered a Drop

FHA/VA Lending Strong in 2021 But Declines in 4Q

Private Mortgage Insurers Eye First-Time Homebuyers

FHA Risks Losing Business Over Life-of-Loan Policies

Expert Urges FHA to Finalize Private Flood Insurance Rule

FHA Restores Pre-Pandemic Multifamily Loan Policies

USDA Mandates Use of Automated Underwriting Technology

HUD OIG Releases Strategic Plan Targeting Fraud, More

Ginnie Publishes LIBOR Transition Reference Guide

Around the Industry

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