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January 7, 2022

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Ginnie MBS Issuance Hits Record in 2021, Helped by VA, Loan Mods

Issuance of Ginnie Mae mortgage-backed securities hit a record despite a slowdown in refi volume. The VA remained the top source of Ginnie activity for the second consecutive year. (Includes four data charts.) Read More

UI: FHA MMIF Can Withstand Targeted Premium Cuts

FHA should provide targeted cuts to its mutual mortgage insurance premiums, according to the Urban Institute. Read More

DOJ, CFPB Raise Red Flags for Servicers of VA Loans

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Justice last month warned they will monitor VA loan servicers for signs of illegal foreclosures. Read More

State AGs Urge FHA to Ensure Implementation of COVID Relief

FHA must address its servicers’ inadequate implementation of COVID-19-related mortgage payment relief, a multistate coalition told the agency late last month. Read More

Great Expectations Await New Ginnie President

On the industry wish list: better monitoring of prepayments and support for affordable housing to underserved markets. Read More

LoanDepot Receives Ginnie OK to Bring Loan Servicing In-House

Foothill Ranch, CA-based loanDepot is in the process of overhauling its servicing operations. On the way out: subservicing vendors. Read More

NAMB Hires Lobbying Firm to Push Legislative Agenda

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers is seeking legislation that would prohibit credit reporting agencies from selling trigger leads. Read More

Around the Industry

FHA extends deadline for feedback on HECMs; FHA revises effective dates for the transition to its Catalyst default monitoring system; VA extends its assisted appraisal processing program; Fannie Mae Desktop Underwriter for government loans to undergo system changes this month; Ginnie to host listening session; Mid America Mortgage secures a gestation repo line; policy changes at FHFA could boost competition between GSE and FHA lenders. Read More

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