Borrowers in default are provided more flexible communication and scheduling options
Tagged: Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
Changes include increase to allowable loan amount, rehabilitation time
FHA mortgagees experiencing a potential or actual cyberattack must notify HUD within 12 hours.
HUD reportedly owes nearly $400 million in refunds to homeowners.
Originally established as part of FHA's COVID-19 recovery measures, these options are accessible to mortgage servicers to assist all borrowers behind on mortgage payments.
Effective March 4, the Federal Housing Administration's updated regulation promotes broader participation in FHA programs, benefiting smaller loan originators and credit unions.
The former Federal Housing Commissioner died unexpectedly.
Changes would increase thresholds, completion deadlines
HUD's new policy targets affordable housing crisis, amplifying homeownership opportunities in dense urban areas.
New home sales fueled by first-time buyers and low existing inventory, despite higher mortgage rates; MBA's survey indicates 702,000 units sold at peak pace in three months.