Ginnie MBS issuance held steady in January compared with the previous month. Refinance volume ticked up and volume involving modified loans was down. FHA loans accounted for 62.9% of issuance. (Includes two data tables.)
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The Community Home Lenders of America recently called for a single credit scoring process across conventional and government home loan programs. Spokespersons for FHA, VA this week said the agencies are considering a bi-merge credit scoring process.
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The vast majority of FHA loans originated by both banks and nonbanks are securitized. Meanwhile, Banco Popular is retaining some of its FHA production in portfolio.
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FHA insured about $17.1 billion in new loans under its hospital mortgage insurance program between fiscal years 2000 and 2022, the Government Accountability Office said in a new report.
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Rural housing nonprofits want USDA’s Rural Housing Service to take additional steps to improve its Section 502 direct loan program and Section 504 loan and grant program, such as improving staffing and information technology.
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House passes tax bill with LIHTC provisions; FHA finalizes rules on branch office registration requirements; HUD to hold meeting of the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee; and other news.
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The creation of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could grease the skids for an end to the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
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