March 7, 2025By Brandon IveyFHA Issues Temporary Waiver on Flood ElevationThe requirements for new construction were established in a final rule issued in April 2024. The temporary waiver was prompted by executive orders from President Trump.
March 7, 2025By Brandon IveyPHH Loosens Standards for Streamlined FHA, VA RefisThe correspondent lender has removed certain overlays on streamlined refinance programs at FHA and VA. Newrez, meanwhile, added some overlays.
March 7, 2025By Namrata BhatiaUI Analysts Call for Updates to FHA, VA Refi PoliciesAccording to researchers at the Urban Institute, refi programs at FHA and VA are detrimental to both borrowers and investors.