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March 4, 2022

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Ginnie Issuance Down as Refi Boom Wanes

Ginnie MBS issuance plummeted 16.8% in February amid rising interest rates. Refinances gave ground to purchase-money mortgages and modifications. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Reverse Mortgage Industry Foresees Growth

Demand for reverse mortgages has grown in recent years, with more expansion expected in 2022 for both FHA home-equity conversion mortgages and proprietary reverse loans. Read More

VA Lender: Cash-Out Refis on the Rise

Veterans still recovering from the financial impact of the pandemic are tapping into home equity, according to ClearPath Lending officials. Read More

FHA Loan Denial Rates Outpace Underlying Risk, Study Finds

HMDA data suggest disparities in the denial rates for FHA mortgages can’t be explained by differences in default risk alone. Read More

FHA Updates Servicers on HAF Program

FHA servicers must inform their borrowers of any relevant state Homeowners Assistance Fund programs if they’re reviewing a COVID-19-related loss mitigation. Read More

RHS Adopts Multifamily Rental Assistance Program

The Rural Housing Service finalized rules overseeing a rental assistance program, as well as a new fee structure, for its multi-family housing direct loans and grants programs. Read More

New FHA Portal Gives Real-Time Loan Payoff Info

FHA has introduced a new self-service portal, dubbed the SMART Integrated Portal, to make it easier for borrowers to get payoff information on their loans. Read More

Around the Industry

VA extends forbearance; FHA-insured loan for affordable multifamily housing closes; Ginnie Mae to host listening session; Farmer Mac posts strong results. Read More

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