The USDA recently announced that they will be conducting webinars on both credit underwriting topics, property requirements for anyone interested in learning more about current USDA policies, and upcoming Handbook (HB) changes. In my opinion, this training opportunity is a MUST for all those participating in the USDA loan programs. It is anticipated that rather substantive policy changes will be…
I’m attending the 33rd Annual Regional Conference of Mortgage Bankers Associations at Harrah’s new convention center in Atlantic City. Nice place. The residential segment opened yesterday with Barry Habib, Chief Market Strategist of Residential Finance Corp., giving his forecast for interest rates, what will happen to affect them and where the lending opportunities may be in 2016. A great start…
You heard the saying that the only thing constant is change. Well, I’m attending the MBA’s Risk Management, QA and Fraud Prevention Forum in Dallas this week and the word seems to be that the only thing certain when it comes to life of loan reps and warrants for the GSEs and FHA is that lenders are uncertain. The GSEs…
Underwriters & Appraisers Doing FHA Business Take Note – Rare Live Training Opportunity in Detroit This Week. HUD’s Office of Single Family Housing and the City of Detroit, Michigan Land Bank are conducting a live Training Forum for Thursday, May 7, 2015 at HUD’s Detroit Field Office – McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, 17th Floor. This all day, FREE…
I just attended the 32nd Annual Regional Conference of MBAs in Atlantic City, NJ and it seems things may be looking up for lending in the next few years. The residential conference opened with an uplifting performance by
