The Mortgage Bankers Association, the American Bankers Association, the Consumer Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America asked HUD to ensure it codifies a standard of disparate impact that is fully consistent with Supreme Court precedent and implements the Fair Housing Act’s requirements with a clear legal framework to address unlawful discrimination.
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FHA Establishes New, Streamlined COVID-19 Recovery Loss Mitigation Options
The Federal Housing Administration on Friday published Mortgagee Letter 2021-18, COVID-19 Recovery Loss Mitigation Options. The ML outlines assistance for homeowners who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to remain in their homes with new, streamlined loss mitigation options.
Biden Administration Nominates Julia Gordon as FHA Commissioner; Dave Uejio as HUD Assistant Secretary
The Biden Administration on Friday nominated Julia Gordon as FHA Commissioner and announced Dave Uejio, who has been serving as Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has been nominated as HUD Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.
HUD Restores Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Requirement
HUD published an interim final rule on Thursday to restore implementation of the Fair Housing Act’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing requirement, which was discontinued during the Trump Administration.
#MBASPRING21 HUD Secretary Fudge Talks COVID, Infrastructure, Enforcement
A little more than a month ago, Rep. Maria Fudge, D-Ohio, voted “yes” to approve the American Rescue Plan, a nearly $2 trillion initiative by the Biden Administration to support the economy. Now, as HUD Secretary, it’s her job to put key provisions of the legislation into action.
HUD: FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund Programs on Track; No Plans to Change Premiums
HUD released its quarterly report to Congress on the FHA Single-Family Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund Programs. The report said the MMIF stands at more than $80 billion and remains well above the 2% minimum capital reserve required by Congress.
Biden Administration Extends, Expands Forbearance/Foreclosure Relief Programs
The Biden Administration yesterday announced a coordinated extension and expansion of forbearance and foreclosure relief programs. The programs, set to expire at the end of March, have now been extended through June 30.
HUD Extends FHA Foreclosure/Eviction Moratorium through Mar. 31
HUD on Jan. 21 extended the moratorium on FHA single-family foreclosures and evictions through Mar. 31.
FHA to Permit DACA-Status Recipients to Apply for FHA-Insured Mortgages
HUD said Jan. 20 it will permit individuals classified under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” program (DACA) with the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service and are legally permitted to work in the U.S. to apply for mortgages backed by FHA.
Carson: FHA Will Extend Forbearance Requests Through Year-End
HUD Secretary Ben Carson announced the Federal Housing Administration will extend the date for single-family homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages to request an initial forbearance from their mortgage servicer for up to six months.