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Inside FHA/VA Lending

August 30, 2019

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Wholesale-Broker Footprint Growing in FHA/VA Market

United Wholesale continued to put up impressive numbers in broker originations of FHA/VA loans, but a handful of competitors are gaining ground. Read More

FHA Issues Guidance for Condo Spot Approval

The agency has issued interim instructions for obtaining an FHA case number for a unit in an unapproved condominium project that will be processed as a single transaction. Read More

HECM Originations Slightly Increase in 2Q

Reverse mortgage lenders saw modest growth in the second quarter with a mere 3.0% increase in HECM originations. The trend in the sector remains weak, with production at the mid-year mark down 33.7% from a year ago. Read More

VA Issues Guidance on Loss Mitigation Letters

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. Read More

Short-Term Late Payments Lift FHA 2Q Delinquencies

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. Read More

Issuers See Counterparty Policy Revisions as a Positive

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. Read More

FHA Issues Loss Mitigation Policy as Hurricane Intensifies

As Florida braces for Hurricane Dorian, FHA announced expanded loss mitigation options for homeowners located in presidentially declared major disaster areas. Read More

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