VA issued a temporary variance to allow borrowers to pay buyer-broker charges so they could compete in the real estate market.

Ginnie Mae Acting President Sam Valverde said loan-level securitization could help liquidity.

Ginnie issuers securitized $15.61 billion of refis through the Department of Veterans Affairs home loan program in the third quarter, a 68.5% increase from the prior period.

FHA issued an extensive FAQ document late last week, addressing questions about guidance with an Oct. 31 implementation date for reconsiderations of value.

A rise in VA and FHA refinance business helped to increase Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed security issuance in the third quarter. The increase in purchase-mortgage volume was more modest. (Includes four data tables.)

Streamlining the adoption of new loss-mitigation programs ahead of deadlines can help servicers enhance their loan portfolios, according to a white paper from DLS Servicing Consultants.

Following pushback from mortgage industry groups, FHA proposed extending the timeline for lenders to report certain cyber incidents to HUD.

Prior to the changes taking effect, VA issued a temporary variance to allow borrowers to pay buyer-broker charges so they can compete in the real estate market.

The Mortgage Bankers Association said the HUD proposal would make FHA-backed multifamily construction loans costly to originate.

Among various clarifications, FHA noted that lenders must provide ROV disclosure at mortgage loan application and on delivery of the appraisal report.