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August 5, 2022

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Ginnie July Issuance Down as Refis, Loan Mods Plunge

An increase in purchase mortgages wasn’t enough to offset ongoing declines in refi volume, pushing issuance of Ginnie MBS down 2.9% in July compared with June. (Includes two data charts.) Read More

Private MIs Introduce Targeted Price Hikes

Private mortgage insurance companies are raising premiums on a targeted basis, in part so they can better manage risk in an increasingly volatile economy. Read More

FCRA Offers Insight into FHA’s Mulling of MIP Cuts

Changes in the housing market and economic outlook could impact how FHA officials consider whether, when and how to make changes to FHA’s mortgage insurance premium. Read More

Senate Approves HUD Budget with 7% Boost

The Senate last week approved $70 billion in budgetary resources for the Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of its fiscal 2023 appropriations package. Read More

FHA, Ginnie Officials Serve on HUD CDFI Task Force

HUD wants to increase its outreach to community development financial institutions through more frequent training webinars tailored to teaching them how to join the FHA program. Read More

Ginnie Seeks Input on Manufactured Housing Programs

Ginnie Mae wants to know how the agency and FHA can enhance their respective manufactured housing programs. Read More

Study Finds Counseling Helps Younger FTHBs Boost Credit Scores

Results were mixed in a Department of Housing and Urban Development study on the impact of pre-purchase counseling for first-time homebuyers. Read More

Around the Industry

RHS proposes rule for use of automated underwriting and closing systems; Ginnie revises capital requirements for certain entities; VA clarifies new procedures for alternative valuation; USDA announces toll-free lender line; VA report on home loan program; FHA working to promote energy-saving products in home rehabilitations. Read More

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