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December 11, 2020

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Ginnie 1-Fam MBS Business Edges Lower in November, Refi Up

Freedom Mortgage and PennyMac remained the top Ginnie MBS issuers in November, though their monthly production was down slightly. Quicken and Lakeview gained ground. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

The HUD Job is Settled. Next Up: Chiefs of FHA and Ginnie

The incoming Biden administration has picked a HUD secretary, legislator Marcia Fudge. Next up: the FHA and Ginnie Mae jobs. Read More

Ginnie Keeping an Eye on the ‘Buyout’ Craze

It’s no secret that early buyouts of delinquent FHA and VA loans are rising. Ginnie Mae, as might be expected, is keeping a close watch. (Includes data chart.) Read More

Rare Spottings of Ginnie Bulk MSR Deals

Ginnie Mae MSR auctions are a reality once again. Stay tuned. Read More

Overall, Forbearance is Flat Except in Ginnies

High unemployment readings are fueling an increase in Ginnie forbearance. Trouble ahead? Read More

Bill Would Increase the Pool of Eligible VA Borrowers

The Senate passed legislation that would open up the VA loan program to members of the National Guard. Read More

Rising Home Prices Lead to Higher Loan Limits

The FHA announced a 7.4% increase in loan limits for 2021, spurred by rising median home prices. Read More

FHA Chief’s Criticism on Loan Limits No Big Deal?

Was FHA chief Dana Wade out of line on her criticism of the high-cost loan limit? Not really but it was (sort of) rare. Read More

Millennial Homebuying Flies In the Face of Convention

Nearly 93% of all the FHA loans to millennials that closed in October were for home purchases. Read More

Biden Taps Former Obama Chief of Staff to Head VA

McDonough will head the second largest federal agency, with more than 400,000 employees and a $200 billion budget. Read More

FHA Delinquency Rate Rises Sharply

The delinquency rate rose 54.9 basis points month-on-month to 18.33% in October. (Includes data chart.) Read More

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