Mortgage Compliance

MBA Cautions FHA to “PACE” Itself

The other day I posted a blog outlining FHA’s policy on the acceptance of properties encumbered by PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) loans for FHA insured financing. If you missed it, (click here). To be fair, here’s the other side of the story. The MBA is concerned that the financing of such properties may have some serious repercussions on the…

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Mortgage Compliance

HUD Clarifies Statement on DPA Programs

HUD’s Deputy Secretary, Nani Coloretti, issued a statement advising lenders that although HUD allows government-sponsored Down Payment Assistance, it must comply with their rules (DPA Issue). DUH! This was intended to clear up confusion previously created when Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary, Ed Golding, issued his letter back on May 25th on this same issue (Letter). That letter was intended to…

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Mortgage Industry Trends

Good News About Reverse Mortgages

Are you now offering Reverse Mortgages, sometimes known as HECMs (Home Equity Conversion Mortgages)? If not, you may be missing out on another home financing opportunity. With rates remaining low, a reverse loan may be an option for many older homeowners. They can access some of the equity they built in their home without taking on the expense of a…

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Mortgage Compliance

Private Flood Insurance Causes Controversy

The House passed HR 2091, the Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act, which would allow Fannie and Freddie to accept flood insurance placed through private insurance carriers. This is being praised by the insurance and real estate communities and by many lenders as a good thing for consumers. By allowing the Agencies to accept such coverage, the market for…

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Mortgage Industry Trends

Housing Gets a Seat at the RNC

If you’ve been following the events at the Republican National Convention, you’ve heard all the speeches about family, safety, immigration, jobs and the economy, as well as, party unity and broken pledges (or pledge). It has provided some good drama and plenty of fodder for the political pundits. But, what about housing? We still have a problem in this country…

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Mortgage Compliance

Keeping PACE with Energy Improvements

We all know how important it is to own an energy efficient home. The less use of heating and cooling, and related energy resources, the more affordable a home can be. HUD is making changes that would allow homes to be insured that carry a lien for such improvements when done under Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs. A property…

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