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November 5, 2021

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Mods Keep FHA Ahead of VA in New Ginnie MBS

The flow of purchase-money and refinance loans into Ginnie Mae MBS slowed in October, but deliveries of modified loans were up. PennyMac remained the top issuer for the month. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

FHA, VA Loans Could Share in $10 Billion DPA Program

First-time homebuyers seeking loans backed by FHA, VA or the Rural Housing Service are among those eligible for the DPA program under the Build Back Better Act. Read More

FHA Seeks Feedback on Servicing Reviews

FHA is seeking feedback on a proposed section on servicing reviews within its defect taxonomy guidelines. Read More

VA Updates Appraisal Fees, Timeliness Standards

Beginning Dec. 1, VA is increasing the appraisal fees of residential mortgages in its loan guarantee program in response to unprecedented demand for appraisal services. Read More

Senate T-HUD Subcommittee Ups HUD Spending for 2022

The spending bill would direct $300 million for HUD information technology systems, including those that support FHA mortgage insurance programs and grant programs. Read More

Senate Judiciary Passes False Claims Act Amendment

The mortgage industry is applauding the passage of a False Claims Act amendment that would address language in a previous version that could have led to unintended consequences for FHA and VA lenders. Read More

Rocket Exec Touts Ginnie Alliance on E-Closing Pilot

Rocket Mortgage recently completed its one millionth e-closing transaction, an executive with the lender said last month during a Ginnie Mae podcast on digital collateral in the government mortgage market. Read More

FHA’s Kolluri Touts HECMs to Help Seniors Age in Place

FHA Principal Deputy Assistant Lopa Kolluri discussed the home equity conversion mortgage program and return-to-work at the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association’s annual convention. Read More

Around the Industry

FHA extends deadline for feedback on proposed 40-year loan mods; Ginnie creates new MBS pool type; FHA delays effective date for reporting delinquent mortgage data to the FHA Catalyst reporting module. Read More

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