The Department of Housing and Urban Development published a revised copy of the Single-Family Handbook 4000.1, which includes changes to the HECM section.Here is a link to the … more HUD Publishes Updates to HECM Handbook
Federal and State Regulations
FHA Updates Unique Entity Identifier Requirements
The Federal Housing Administration updated its Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) policy for FHA-approved mortgagees as well as other entities seeking eligibility to conduct FHA business. Details were provided … more FHA Updates Unique Entity Identifier Requirements
FHA Disallows Lender-Paid IPCs in H4P Transactions
The Federal Housing Administration announced that it will not allow mortgagees and third-party originators (TPO) to make Interested Party Contributions in HECM for Purchase transactions, nor will it … more FHA Disallows Lender-Paid IPCs in H4P Transactions
CFPB Updates Supervision Designation Procedures
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a procedural rule to update how the agency designates a nonbank for supervision. The updates will streamline the designation proceedings for … more CFPB Updates Supervision Designation Procedures
CFPB: Reverse Mortgages Represent Two Percent of Complaints
Out of 27,99 mortgage-related complaints submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in 2023, approximately 400, or two percent, were brought against reverse mortgage companies, according to the … more CFPB: Reverse Mortgages Represent Two Percent of Complaints
HUD Solicits Feedback on HECM Application and Origination Documents
The Department of Housing and Urban Development published a notice in the Federal Register seeking feedback on certain documents that must be used in connection with HECM applications … more HUD Solicits Feedback on HECM Application and Origination Documents
Improving FHA’s Condo Forms and Policies
NRMLA, in coordination with the HUD Issues Committee, sent a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development that recommended ways to improve FHA’s condominium approval forms … more Improving FHA’s Condo Forms and Policies
FHA Issues FAQ for Branch Registration Requirements
The Federal Housing Administration published Frequently Asked Questions in response to a final rule that updates branch office registration requirements. Details were announced in FHA Info #2024-2. Why … more FHA Issues FAQ for Branch Registration Requirements
FHA Removes Mandatory Branch Registration Requirement
The Federal Housing Administration published a final rule in the Federal Register [Docket No. FR-6321-F-02] that eliminates the current requirement for Mortgagees to register branch offices where they … more FHA Removes Mandatory Branch Registration Requirement
HECM Handbook Training Module
The Federal Housing Administration introduced an online training module to highlight policy updates in the HECM section of the Single-Family Handbook 4001.1. During the 27-minute presentation, HUD officials … more HECM Handbook Training Module
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