HUD Proposes Enhancements to CWCOT Procedures

HUD, in a draft Mortgagee Letter, proposes to enhance FHA’s Claims Without Conveyance of Title (CWCOT) procedures, a development welcomed by the Mortgage Bankers Association.

HUD Issues New Proposed Fair Housing Rule

HUD last week published its proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, which it said is intended to offer “clearer guidance” to states and local governments to help them improve affordable housing choices in their community.

HUD, Justice Department Reach Agreement on False Claims Act Violations

AUSTIN, TEXAS–HUD and the Department of Justice yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding outlining “prudent” guidance for False Claims Act violations, a move that analysts said could help eliminate uncertainty in FHA lending and provide incentives for private market lending in government lending programs.