FHA/VA/HUD

HUD’s Office of the Inspector General has issued its Fiscal Year 2024 priority open recommendations report outlining actions that the Department can take to address health and safety in HUD-assisted housing, managing fraud risk and improper payments, and IT and cybersecurity modernization.

In an agreement over non-discrimination in marketing and tenanting procedures, HUD renews its commitment to ensuring that all eligible applicants can participate in Department-funded housing programs.

U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan and HUD-OIG Inspector General Rae Oliver Davis recently collaborated on an event on eliminating environmental hazards and misconduct for tenants living in HUD-assisted housing.

An upcoming hearing conducted by the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services will take a look at the leadership of HUD and how the Department’s programs have benefited millions nationwide.

Seven industry trade groups have reached out to members of Congress to support the full funding of both the FHA and Ginnie Mae for Fiscal Year 2024 to enable the ongoing commitment to affordable homeownership initiatives.

As part of the Biden Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the Department has awarded nearly $180 million in grants to support energy and sustainability programs.

A new report reveals that the national delinquency rate inched higher in November but remains below pre-pandemic levels, while "serious" delinquencies—those that are more than 90 days past due—also rose but are down year-over-year.

By opening a new round of applications, HUD's ConnectHomeUSA program seeks to support additional Department-assisted communities in getting affordable and reliable internet access.

According to the MBA, the share of mortgage loans in forbearance decreased to 0.26% nationwide in November, with roughly 70% of loan workouts initiated since 2020 classified as current.

Taking a deep dive into Supplemental Partial Claims, Joseph Smith of Stretto explains the benefits and drawbacks they present in today’s mortgage landscape, and other considerations.