The Department of Housing and Urban Development published a Request for Information in the Federal Register to obtain industry feedback on modernizing the department’s single-family minimum property requirements (MPRs). What’s next: NRMLA is … more HUD Seeks Input On Updating SF Property Requirements
HUD
FHA Streamlines Case Number Assignment Process for Condo Single-Unit Approval
The Federal Housing Administration is updating FHA Connection (FHAC) to simplify and speed up the process for assigning case numbers to units in condominium projects eligible for single-unit … more FHA Streamlines Case Number Assignment Process for Condo Single-Unit Approval
Highlights From FHA’s Annual Report to Congress
For a fifth consecutive year, the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage portfolio had a positive economic value. That’s according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2025 Annual Report … more Highlights From FHA’s Annual Report to Congress
FHA Updates Appraiser Roster Policies and Procedures
The Federal Housing Administration published Mortgagee Letter 2025-24 to revise policies and procedures governing appraiser roster management within FHA Connection (FHAC). Why it matters: HUD says the updates … more FHA Updates Appraiser Roster Policies and Procedures
Senate Confirms Gormley, Cassidy Nominations
The Senate has just confirmed Joe Gormley (pictured left) as President of Ginnie Mae and Frank Cassidy as Assistant Secretary for Housing/Federal Housing Commissioner. “We applaud the Senate … more Senate Confirms Gormley, Cassidy Nominations
HECM Loan Limit Increasing to $1,249,125
The Federal Housing Administration announced that it will increase the maximum claim amount for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages in calendar year 2026 from $1,209,750 to $1,249,125 effective for … more HECM Loan Limit Increasing to $1,249,125
NRMLA Submits RFI Comments to HUD/GNMA
(Editor’s note: HUD announced that the RFI comment period was extended to January 5, 2026.) With input from NRMLA’s committees and executive leadership, NRMLA submitted a detailed comment … more NRMLA Submits RFI Comments to HUD/GNMA
HUD RIFs Reversed
President Trump signed into law a Continuing Resolution late Wednesday that funds most federal agencies, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development, through January 30, 2026. Why … more HUD RIFs Reversed
NRMLA Asks Lawmakers to Address HUD Firings
NRMLA submitted letters to the leadership of the Senate Banking Committee and House Financial Services Committee to seek their assistance with the recent Reduction in Force (RIF) involving … more NRMLA Asks Lawmakers to Address HUD Firings
Responding to HUD’s HECM RFI
Over the next several weeks, NRMLA will be coordinating with our committees to draft responses to the Request for Information published recently by the Department of Housing and … more Responding to HUD’s HECM RFI