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

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

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

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

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

Ginnie Mae has added a “green status” field to its multifamily MBS disclosures, its first environmental, social and governance disclosure in the multifamily space.

The FHA said its multifamily portfolio has proven to be consistently resilient to significant COVID-19 impacts, and temporary underwriting requirements were no longer needed.

Marcia Fudge, secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, wants more young people to purchase homes to build wealth.

Dana Wade, a former FHA commissioner, said that like other employers, the federal government is experiencing issues from the Great Resignation, compounded by an aging workforce...

Ginnie Mae should develop policies to attract more issuers to maintain its MBS program liquidity, according to Whalen Global Advisors.