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FHA Proposes Enhancements to its 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Loan Program

CFPB Monitor

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently proposed enhancements to its 203(k) rehabilitation mortgage loan program. FHA will accept feedback on the proposed enhancements, via its Single Family Drafting Table webpage , through January 5, 2024. Continue Reading

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HUD Issues Final Rule Permitting Private Flood Insurance with FHA Loans

CFPB Monitor

Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD) recently issued a final rule permitting the use of private flood insurance policies with FHA-insured mortgage loans. reverse mortgage loans), and private flood insurance requirements. reverse mortgage loans), and private flood insurance requirements.

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HUD Proposes Rule to Permit Use of Private Flood Insurance Policies with FHA Loans

CFPB Monitor

Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD) announced a proposed rule to permit the use of private flood insurance policies with FHA mortgage loans. The proposed rule would apply to Title I manufactured home loans, Title II single-family home loans, and home equity conversion mortgage loans (i.e.,

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Unintended Consequences of Aggressive Regulation

Jeff For Banks

Note that the study was limited to Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans. For the uninitiated, an FHA loan is government-backed mortgage insured by the FHA. Jumbo mortgages are typically for larger homes for wealthier and more credit-established families.

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Industry Trade Groups Respond to FHFA Request for Input on PACE Transactions

CFPB Monitor

In January 2020 the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a request for input on Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) transactions involving residential property. FHFA also notes that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will not insure loans on homes that are subject to a lien in connection with a PACE transaction.

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FHA 203(k) Loan: When Does It Make Sense?

MyBankTracker

Some people will get a mortgage to buy a fixer-upper, and then pay for the home’s repairs and renovations over time, either out-of-pocket or with credit. But what if you prefer a single loan for your project? If so, an FHA 203(k) loan might be exactly what you’re looking for. What Is an FHA 203(k) Loan?

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New HUD Requirements for Down Payment Assistance Provided by Government Entities

CFPB Monitor

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued Mortgagee Letter 2019-06 setting forth new documentation requirements for down payment assistance provided by government entities to be used in connection with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgage loans.