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October 8, 2021

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FHA Claws Past VA in 3Q21 Ginnie Single-Family MBS Issuance

Securitization of modified loans was a significant factor in the FHA reclaiming its traditional role as top guarantor of loans in new Ginnie MBS. PennyMac and Wells Fargo dominate the loan-mod sector. (Includes four data charts.) Read More

McCargo Touts Importance of Ginnie Mae Charter

During her Senate confirmation hearing, Alanna McCargo, the nominee for Ginnie Mae president, pledged to ensure loss-mitigation tools remain protective as borrowers continue to exit forbearance programs. Read More

FHA Extends COVID-Related Forbearance, Proposes New Mod

FHA extended forbearance by another six months on recent additions to the recovery program and proposed a 40-year loan modification as a loss-mitigation option. Read More

FHA Updates Assets for Net Worth Calculation by Lenders

FHA lenders have until Dec. 31 to comply with new changes to financial requirements for mortgagee eligibility. Read More

GAO Deems FHA Catalyst Oversight Unreliable

The Government Accountability Office warned the FHA Catalyst technology modernization program faces an increased risk of outspending its planned $91.9 million budget. Read More

VA and Ginnie Embrace Tech Modernization, MISMO Standards

Officials from VA and Ginnie Mae detail plans to modernize technology systems to better serve borrowers, investors and regulators. Read More

MBA Weighs In on FHA Handbook Revisions

The Mortgage Bankers Association and the Housing Policy Council seek clarification on recent updates to FHA’s single-family handbook. Read More

HUD Seeks Comments on LIBOR Impact to ARMs

With the London Interbank Offered Rate set to be discontinued, HUD issued a request for comments regarding FHA ARMs. Read More

Around the Industry

HUD releases climate adoption and resilience plan; FHA seeks feedback on HECM-related changes to its single-family housing policy handbook; HUD awards loan servicing contract; FHA is hiring. Read More

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