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FHA institutes new payment supplement partial claim

Housing Wire

Regarding other initiatives, Gordon said the FHA is “also hoping soon to put out our servicing defect taxonomy ” and, in the near future, will be releasing a mortgagee letter for the 203(k) renovation loan program. The letter states that the option will be implemented starting May 1, 2024, but will be mandatory on Jan.

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HUD seeks public comment on updates to reverse mortgage documents

Housing Wire

The first is for the HECM anti-churning disclosure, which is designed to protect borrowers from unnecessary loan refinancing. These include wholesale revisions to the lender table for the best estimate of the total cost of the refinancing to the borrower, as well as increases to the borrower’s principal limit.

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NAR magazine devotes space to reverse mortgages and seniors

Housing Wire

“Those who might benefit most are homeowners who want to access capital without affecting their budget or savings, because borrowers have no required principal or interest payments for as long as they are living in the property,” the article said. “A A reverse mortgage could also benefit those who might outlive their retirement savings.”

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Change Lending keeps CDFI certification after agreement with US Treasury 

Housing Wire

The CDFI certification is a designation given by the Treasury Department CDFI Fund to specialized organizations that provide financial services to low-income communities and people who lack financing. Since becoming a CDFI in 2018, Change has funded more than $25 billion in loans to more than 75,000 families, according to the lender.

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Cherokee Nation engages in HUD housing program for skilled workers

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program designed to allow for the construction of rental housing units is getting a new participant: the Cherokee Nation. The HUD program is a loan program that aids organizations in recruiting skilled workers for hard-to-fill or hard-to-recruit positions,” the announcement said.

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Agent commission lawsuits cast long shadow over VA, FHA borrowers

Housing Wire

FHA loans are a popular option for first-time homebuyers or those who don’t have a lot of cash saved for a down payment, because the loans require a minimum of 3.5% VA loans offer a 100% financing option for qualifying military service members and veterans, and don’t require mortgage insurance. points from the 7.5%

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EarnUp financial wellness platform reaches new milestone in Q1

Housing Wire

Financial wellness technology company EarnUp reached a new milestone last quarter, helping millions of Americans schedule mortgage, auto, and student loan payments through its Payday to Payday program and technology. This eliminates monthly payment shock and helps borrowers meet the obligations of their loans with less of a struggle.