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Inside FHA/VA Lending

April 29, 2022

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Ginnie Delinquencies Down, Servicing Balances Up Slightly in 1Q

FHA and VA delinquencies among Ginnie servicers continued to drop from their pandemic peaks during the first quarter of 2022. Three of the top five servicers increased their government-insured servicing portfolio. (Includes four data charts.) Read More

FHA Adds 40-Year Loan Mod for COVID-19 Relief

FHA officials Lopa Kolluri and Julienne Joseph further explain the motivating rationale for allowing a new 40-year loan-modification option for borrowers financially impacted by the pandemic. Read More

VA Moves to Finalize Servicer Tier Ranking

VA is seeking feedback on its proposal to establish a performance-based tier ranking of servicers participating in its home loan program. Read More

HUD Details Actions Against FHA Lenders in Fiscal 2021

The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Mortgagee Review Board took disciplinary actions against 97 FHA-approved lenders during fiscal year 2021. Read More

VA Urged to Boost Loans to Native American Veterans

VA has made relatively few home loans over the past 10 years under its Native American Direct Loan program, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office. Read More

HUD, VA Join USDA in Rural Partners Network

The White House this month announced the launch of its Rural Partners Network, an effort to “transform the way federal agencies partner with rural places to create economic opportunity.” Read More

HUD Secures Guilty Plea in Mortgage Fraud Case

The owner of a New Jersey-based property management company pleaded guilty to making false reports and statements to HUD. Read More

Around the Industry

Senate majority leader files cloture on Gordon’s confirmation for FHA chief; HUD OIG announces two Ginnie audits; HUD to host webinar for reverse mortgage counselors; FHA extends temporary shutdown of loan review system; HUD updates civil monetary penalties; FHA closes multifamily housing loan; USDA updates lender requirements for OneRD guaranteed loan initiative; USDA opens SF loan program to non-citizens. Read More

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