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FHA reiterates loss-mitigation options as Helene devastation continues

Housing Wire

The inspection must be conducted by an FHA-approved appraiser, even if there is no damage listed in the report, which must be dated after the incident date or 14 days from it, whichever is sooner. “If All FHA-sponsored forward mortgages inside PDMDAs have an automatic 90-day forbearance period following a declaration by the president.

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Home equity loan vs. HELOC – What’s the difference?

Housing Wire

According to Black Knight’s mortgage monitor report, the country’s housing equity position remains strong compared to its position at the beginning of the pandemic, with equity positions $5 trillion, or 46%, above pre-pandemic levels. Borrowers apply for a set amount of money that they need and receive that money as a lump sum if approved.

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Lenders must address repurchase risk before they go bust

Housing Wire

While buyback volumes remain well below their 2022 peak, they are still elevated compared to pre- pandemic levels. The added cost pours salt in the wound for credit unions, banks, and independent mortgage bankers , who are already recording average pre-tax losses of $534 per loan origination.

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VA extends deadline for COVID-19 home retention options

Housing Wire

The modification must be made no later than 18 months after the date in which the COVID-19 national emergency ends, without VA pre-approval. The option allows the VA to purchase a borrower’s forbearance indebtedness amount, up to 30% of the unpaid principal balance of the VA-guaranteed loan.

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To expand housing counseling services, HUD taps Zillow

Housing Wire

David Berenbaum, HUD’s principal deputy assistant secretary of housing counseling, lauded the partnership for its potential to meet HUD’s counseling goals. “We We’re expanding on that foundation by helping consumers get connected to the right resources, helping to reduce the barriers they face to securing affordable housing.”

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Warehouse lenders stung by FGMC’s bankruptcy

Housing Wire

“With respect to nonagency loans and non-QM loans, warehouse lenders will finance between 90% and 95% of the original principal amount of the loan, which requires [FGMC] to use working capital to fund the remaining portion of the principal balance of the mortgage loans,” states a declaration filed with the court by FGMC CEO Aaron Samples. “As

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Freedom Mortgage agrees to sell RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing 

Housing Wire

The acquisition is slated to close in 2023, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Once finalized, the acquisition of RoundPoint is expected to provide Two Harbors with annual annual pre-tax earnings of about $20 million, according to Two Harbors.

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