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Inside FHA/VA Lending

October 22, 2021

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Ginnie Servicing Performing Better, Freedom Ups Stake

Freedom Mortgage grew its Ginnie servicing portfolio significantly by acquiring MSR in bulk and coissuance transactions during the third quarter. Despite a spike in short-term delinquencies, overall loan performance improved. (Includes four data charts.) Read More

Analysts Expect Positive FHA MMIF Audit Results

Positive results in the forthcoming audit report to Congress on the status of the FHA insurance fund could prompt a reduction in premiums (or so the industry hopes). Read More

GNMA Loan Removals Still at High Level, Ease in 3Q21

Loan removals from Ginnie MBS declined nearly 10% from the second to the third quarter, with the sharpest drop in buyouts of delinquent loans. (Includes data chart.) Read More

FHA Mortgages Seen as a Key Tool for Expanding Homeownership

Lenders need to do more to boost first-time homeownership among low- to moderate-income households, according to panelists speaking at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s annual convention. Read More

Waters, Brown Vow to Fight to Keep Housing in Infrastructure Bill

Chairs of two congressional committees have pledged to fight to ensure a hefty level of funding for housing in the Build Back Better package. Read More

FHA, Ginnie Mae to Play Key Roles in HUD’s Climate Plan

While FHA plans to provide low-cost financing for borrowers mitigating climate hazard, Ginnie said it will consider backing housing programs with environmental, social and governance innovations. Read More

Housing Wealth for Seniors Hits Record High in 2Q21

Still, very few homeowners age 62 and above have accessed their home equity since the 2008 housing bust. Read More

Around the Industry

FHA/VA loans in COVID-19-related forbearance continue to drop; VA updates eligibility rules on specially adapted housing grants; HUD plans a fair housing event; Ginnie non-agency early buyout securitization planned; VA to host advisory committee meeting on homeless veterans. Read More

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