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May 27, 2022

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FHA and VA Endorsements Plummet as Rates Rise

FHA and VA endorsements shrank more than 19% in the first quarter as interest rates climbed. Those who made a quick switch from refi to purchase business thrived. (Includes three data charts.) Read More

FHA Official Hints at Pending MIP Cut Decision

Pressure continues to mount on the Department of Housing and Urban Development to announce a decision on cutting FHA mortgage insurance premiums. Read More

Government Housing Agencies Eye Tech Modernization

The government home loan programs from FHA, VA and USDA still have work to do in their efforts to upgrade mortgage technology. Read More

White House Action Plan on Housing Supply Enlists FHA

The White House’s multi-pronged action plan designed to close the housing supply gap within the next five years includes a to-do list for FHA. Read More

Legislators Consider VA Home Loan Updates

A recently introduced bill, the Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Act, would direct VA to update regulations on home appraisals. Read More

RHS Working to Address Affordable Housing

USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small testified this week about the shortages of affordable multifamily rental units and single-family homes for sale in rural areas. Read More

FHA Sets MIP Cuts for Green Residential Care Facilities

FHA is planning significant reductions to both the upfront and annual mortgage insurance premiums for most Section 232 program mortgages of green residential care facilities. Read More

Around the Industry

Gordon sworn in as FHA commissioner; Ginnie to expand digital collateral program; FHA to present overview of its single-family purchase program; Ginnie hosts training sessions for single-family issuer pooling processes and systems; Ginnie clarifies requirements for MBS related to delinquent loan buyout eligibility; USDA to hold online training sessions for its single-family program; USDA raises interest rates for its single-family direct loan programs. Read More

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