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Cause for concern? FHA, VA delinquencies are rising quickly

Housing Wire

The seriously delinquent rate (loans that are at least 90 days overdue, plus those in foreclosure) for FHA loans is 4.12%, roughly three times higher than the 1.14% rate for conventional loans. The seasonally adjusted mortgage delinquency rate for all outstanding loans increased compared to the third quarter of 2024.

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Next on the road map: Candor automates underwriting for FHA loans

Housing Wire

Mortgage tech firm Candor Technology has expanded its Loan Engineering System (LES) to include Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans. The company now fully automates underwriting decisions for FHA loans — minus collateral – and also offers a warranty on income calculations and cleared conditions for funded FHA loans.

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2025 mortgage predictions: Your playbook for a winning year

Housing Wire

Setting the Stage for 2025 Heres the good news, 2025 is set to stabilize. Heres your game plan: Check your credit: A score of 640 opens the door to FHA loans and down payment assistance programs. Despite this, the Las Vegas housing market held its ground with steady appreciation, climbing 5-7%. The key takeaway?

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Open Mortgage has FHA direct endorsement authority terminated in Iowa

Housing Wire

Following the decision, FHA loans already underwritten and approved by a Direct Endorsement underwriter, as well as cases with a firm commitment issued by HUD, may be submitted for insurance endorsement. Cases in the early stages may be transferred to other lenders with an FHA approval.

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Mortgage delinquencies edged higher in November: ICE

Housing Wire

While delinquencies remain low overall, the number of delinquent loans ticked up in November, according to the latest ICE Mortgage Monitor report. Furthermore, the delinquency rate among FHA loans is at a nine-year high, and will be worth watching closely in 2024, the report said.

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Industry experts are closely watching delinquency rates, insurance costs

Housing Wire

Mortgage servicers, regulators and economists are closely watching the delinquency rates for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans following a spike in the fourth quarter of 2023. The question I posed to all of you is, ‘Is this a blip or a bigger trend?'”

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Mortgage delinquency, foreclosure activity point to rising homeowner distress

Housing Wire

The MBA reported that mortgages in all stages of delinquency rose by 3 basis points (bps) on a quarterly basis but were 60 bps higher compared to Q2 2023. On an annualized basis, late-payment rates increased 35 bps for conventional loans, 165 bps for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans and 93 bps for U.S.

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