The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued guidance to mortgage servicers regarding the process of sending loss mitigation letters to borrowers who have fallen behind on their monthly payments. The guidance encourages servicers to work with distressed borrowers to avoid foreclosure.
The combined delinquency rate of the entire FHA portfolio rose by 94.8 basis points in the second quarter, returning to normal levels following a dip in 1Q19. The increase was fueled by short-term late payments.
Recent enhancements to Ginnie Mae’s counterparty risk policy are positive because they ensure servicers do their job with greater accuracy and precision, an agency-approved servicer said. Ginnie mandates additional ratings for issuers whose portfolios exceed a certain threshold.
As Florida braces for Hurricane Dorian, FHA announced expanded loss mitigation options for homeowners located in presidentially declared major disaster areas.
Borrowers in completely rural areas were more likely to pay higher interest rates and walk away unhappy with their mortgages, according to a new study from the government-run National Mortgage Database.
From fiscal 2010-2016, FHA sold roughly 111,000 troubled loans to private investors, including nonprofits, through DASP. In addition, GAO found that FHA did not routinely assess outcomes…