FHA’s share of the government-insured market declined to 60.8% in the first quarter of 2024, while VA production improved from the fourth quarter led by IRRRLs. (Includes three data tables.)
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The VA plans to issue a circular next month addressing the current prohibition against VA borrowers paying fees or commissions to real estate agents as part of a home purchase.
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FHA first-lien, single-family home loan applications were turned down more often than VA home loan applications, according to an analysis of HMDA data. (Includes data table.)
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The Financial Stability Oversight Council wants Congress to pass legislation that would allow Ginnie Mae to expand its pass-through assistance program for nonbank servicers.
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The $3.4 million settlement resolves charges that the Arkansas-based Bank of England engaged in bait-and-switch and other deceptive practices when refinancing VA mortgages.
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A coalition of conservative organizations, led by the Heritage Foundation, has published a 920-page handbook called Project 2025, laying out the policy agenda for the next conservative administration.
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Former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge joins Taft law firm as partner and public policy chair; MBA President Bob Broeksmit calls for national housing policy director; and Ginnie Mae to allow commingling of digital and paper loans.
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Is Onity Group eyeing a sale? Perhaps. And why not? Servicing values are approaching a 25-year high.
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