Rejected Mortgage Applicants Get Another Chance
FHA waiver removes the scarlet letter from denied borrowers.
FHA waiver removes the scarlet letter from denied borrowers.
Seeks to eliminate manual submissions.
Remote outreach methods could become permanent, aligning with technological advances and borrower preferences.
MBA, ABA, NMSA sign joint letter seeking to simplify & clarify the plan, as well as to extend the time to implement it.
Lender accused of not following guidelines for originating, underwriting some FHA, VA loans.
Advocates praise new requirement that will take effect on Aug. 28.
Legal expert questions whether agency has authority to implement the program.
Decrease was due to a decline in both purchase and refinancing activity, driven by the rise of interest rates.
Can now extend the term from 360 months to 480 months.