September 10, 2021

Ginnie MBS Issuance Down in Most Categories in August

Sales of FHA and VA loans into Ginnie MBS, both purchase mortgages and refinances, fell in August. But some issuers gained share in an ebbing market. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Industry Lauds HUD Plans to Boost Affordable Housing Supply

In a bid to bring 100,000 new affordable homes to market for purchase or rent in the next three years, HUD will limit the sale of certain FHA-insured and HUD-owned properties to institutional investors. Read More

FHA Answers Servicers’ Questions on COVID-19 Mitigation

As part of FHA’s ongoing outreach to industry, Julienne Joseph, deputy assistant secretary for single-family housing, released a video answering servicers’ questions on COVID-19-related loss-mitigation options. Read More

VA Evaluates Environmental Impact of Housing Loan Program

The Environmental Protection Agency recommended the VA Home Loan Program promote clean energy, sustainable water systems and other green building techniques in new builds and rehabilitations. Read More

FHA Issues COVID-Related Waivers for Loss Mitigation

Servicers can temporarily offer repayment plans to HECM borrowers regardless of their total outstanding arrearage. Also, servicers no longer have to wait for three years before seeking an assignment of a HECM they have cured with their own funds. Read More

Barriers to Homeownership Among Single Mothers

The gender gap in homeownership has shrunk drastically since 1990, but the pandemic threatens to erase this progress, particularly among the most vulnerable and families with children, Urban Institute researchers said. Read More

Around the Industry

The number of home mortgages in active forbearance falls; the Federal Insurance Office seeks information on climate-related financial risks for the insurance sector; FHA is hiring. Read More

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Ginnie MBS Issuance Down in Most Categories in August

Industry Lauds HUD Plans to Boost Affordable Housing Supply

FHA Answers Servicers’ Questions on COVID-19 Mitigation

VA Evaluates Environmental Impact of Housing Loan Program

FHA Issues COVID-Related Waivers for Loss Mitigation

Barriers to Homeownership Among Single Mothers

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September 10, 2021

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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?