A shift away from refinancing to purchase-mortgage lending played to the FHA's strengths as the program came close to reclaiming top-dog status in the government market. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

The Biden administration has requested $68.7 billion in spending for the Department of Housing and Urban Development in fiscal 2022. Details? Read More

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, the White House announced the creation of a task force led by the housing secretary to root out discrimination in the appraisal and homebuying process. Read More

The final rule aligns the VA partial claim program with initiatives implemented by the FHA and USDA. The rule goes into effect July 27. Read More

No vote has been scheduled yet on her nomination. Read More

The temporary measure allows borrowers to refinance Section 502 and 504 loans if they were, or are, in a COVID-19 forbearance moratorium. Read More

The government MI amended documentation requirements for borrowers with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status. Read More

The bipartisan House bill seeks to give teachers and first responders access to an FHA mortgage without having to make a downpayment. Read More

The government guarantor said AI will soon be embedded more deeply into Ginnie Mae’s processes. Read More