February 18, 2022

FHA/VA Lending Strong in 2021 But Declines in 4Q

FHA and VA loan origination volumes were only slightly off record levels set in 2021, despite a significant decline in refinance activity in the second half of last year. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

Private Mortgage Insurers Eye First-Time Homebuyers

Growth in the private-mortgage insurance sector is expected to slow somewhat in 2022. Read More

FHA Risks Losing Business Over Life-of-Loan Policies

Home lenders have a keen opportunity to target FHA borrowers for conventional refis, according to one vendor pitching its wares. Read More

Expert Urges FHA to Finalize Private Flood Insurance Rule

This is a recurring conversation every time the National Flood Insurance Program is up for an extension. Read More

FHA Restores Pre-Pandemic Multifamily Loan Policies

FHA has removed the temporary underwriting mitigants for its multifamily loan program that were imposed early in the pandemic. Read More

USDA Mandates Use of Automated Underwriting Technology

Starting May 9, lenders in the Rural Housing Service’s single-family loan program must use designated technologies. Read More

HUD OIG Releases Strategic Plan Targeting Fraud, More

The HUD watchdog plans to concentrate its oversight on high-risk and mission-critical areas, as well as emergency issues. Read More

Ginnie Publishes LIBOR Transition Reference Guide

Ginnie Mae and FHA continue to prepare for the impacts of a transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate. Read More

Around the Industry

FHA clarifies deadlines for legal matters related to COVID-19 forbearance; FHA updates on Catalyst transition; Rural Housing Service hikes appraisal fee. Read More

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FHA/VA Lending Strong in 2021 But Declines in 4Q

Private Mortgage Insurers Eye First-Time Homebuyers

FHA Risks Losing Business Over Life-of-Loan Policies

Expert Urges FHA to Finalize Private Flood Insurance Rule

FHA Restores Pre-Pandemic Multifamily Loan Policies

USDA Mandates Use of Automated Underwriting Technology

HUD OIG Releases Strategic Plan Targeting Fraud, More

Ginnie Publishes LIBOR Transition Reference Guide

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