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FHA/VA Business Takes a Turn Toward More Risk

Average FHA and VA credit scores declined for both purchase and refi loans pooled into Ginnie Mae MBS in the first quarter. Wholesale-broker production gained a larger share of the market. Read More

Ginnie Fears Unfounded, Nonbanks’ Liquidity Solid

The financial conditions of Ginnie Mae’s largest nonbank issuers appear to be healthy and the firms ready for any potential economic downturn, the secondary mortgage market agency said. Read More

Secretary Carson Gets Grilled on HUD Oversight

During a congressional hearing this week, HUD Secretary Ben Carson faced tough questions about the department’s regulatory oversight and servicing processes. Read More

Updated VALERI System to Debut Next Week

VA is on target to implement the enhanced servicing application of its redesigned VA Loan Electronic Reporting Interface system on May 28. Read More

Remove Appropriations to Resolve Ginnie Staffing Woes

Ginnie Mae's staffing shortage is forcing the agency to rely heavily on contractors to perform core business functions. A former head of the agency suggests taking the agency off appropriations and converting it to a fee-based secondary market operation. Read More

Inside FHA/VA Lending

May 24, 2019

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FHA/VA Business Takes a Turn Toward More Risk

Ginnie Fears Unfounded, Nonbanks’ Liquidity Solid

Secretary Carson Gets Grilled on HUD Oversight

Updated VALERI System to Debut Next Week

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As homeowner equity continues to build, more and more lenders are launching home equity lending products. Are you thinking of joining this market?