FHA Announces Fee Hike. Targeted Relaxation of Regs Ahead?

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Feb 14, 2011 3:00PM FHA Announces Fee Hike. Targeted Relaxation of Regs Ahead? That was quick.... FHA TAKES STEPS TO BOLSTER CAPITAL RESERVES New premium structure for 30- and 15-year loans will help private capital return WASHINGTON – As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) capital reserves, FHA Commissioner David H. Stevens today announced a new premium structure for FHA-insured mortgage loans increasing its annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP) by a quarter of a percentage point (.25) on all 30- and 15-year loans... Feb 15, 2011 10:14AM HUD 2012 Budget: Increased Outlays Offset by Incoming FHA Receipts U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan has released HUD's 2012 Fiscal Year budget request. The latest HUD budget proposal outlines a $48 billion spending program for fiscal year 2012, an increase of more than $900 million from 2010. The $48 billion gross budget appropriation proposal is expected to be offset by a projected $5 billion in receipts from FHA and Ginnie Mae. When including receipts, HUD's net budget authority will total $43 billion, this is a 1... Housing Finance Reform: Reduced Loan Limits, Larger Down Payments, Higher FHA MIP Fees Risk Retention Reform is Top Priority. White Paper Winners and Losers Home Loan Demand Declines as Rising Rates Reduce Affordability Primer on Mortgage Servicing Reform; The Cost to Rescue Fannie and Freddie; Three New Mortgagee Letters; Redwood Markets Non-Agency MBS HUD Initiatives Boost New Construction in Rental Market Fed Governor Says Housing and Banking Industry Owes America View: Front Page | Headline Viewer Micro News 4:59 PM: Markets Closed Monday. Auctions Next Week. 3:35 PM: MBS Hit Best Levels Of The Day 1:44 PM: Bonds At Highs Of The Day, More Reprices For The Better 12:46 PM: Mini-Rally Hits Resistance For Treasuries, MBS Less Affected 12:29 PM: Bonds Move Into Rally Mode Suddenly. Reprices For The Better! 11:24 AM: DATA: University Of Michigan Inflation Report 8:57 AM: LPS 'First Look' Mortgage Report: January Month-End Data Shows a Rise in Foreclosure Inventories 8:16 AM: Bernanke-Don't blame easy money for capital swings - RTRS »View All Micro News Around the Web The Fed: Bernanke defends QE2 on global stage Dodd-Frank battle headlines Senate hearing Geithner Says Small U.S. Banks Still Have 'Digging Out to Do' Is the NAR Overstating RE Sales ? New HUD Portal and Appraiser Newsletter Time for Harmony on Mortgage Giants? »View More Around the Web Video News Lenz Sees More New York Luxury Home Buying From Overseas Rice Says U.S. `Miseducating,' Need Technical Skills Mortgage Delinquency Rate Falls »View More Video News Today's Comments "I have already locked what loans I could. I listened to the decIaration that everything is to be gradual though the 10% down in deposit as the minimum..." "Okay who is locking in the gains before tomorrow? Anyone catch that little item in the Fannie/Freddie debacle document about higher down payments? That..." "FHA loans are still very affordable, especially with the low down payment requirements, low interest rates today and automatic mortgage insurance (compared..." »View More Comments Today's Q&A "How do i send extra payment to morgage towards principle only..." "If my agent is selling my home and showing me my new home how..." "What is the quickest and easiest way to transfer complete ownership..." »View More Q&A Today's Forum Discussions "I'm having a panic moment regarding the FHA requirements for documenting funds transfer, etc. I hope someone with experience here can advise me: I..." "Loan Scenario View All Post A Scenario Loan State: Utah Loan County: --- Loan Type: Refinance (Rate and Term) Loan Amount: $225,000 Property Value: $450..." "Need LO in NM to assist my client with cash-out refinance. Looking for honest, ethical, fair, seasoned, ... etc LO. Please email me if interested. Thanks..." »View  Forum Discussions jeffer90576 -view profile -edit profile Subscription Level: Non-Premium Manage Account Market Data Mortgage Rates 30YR 5.07 0.01 15YR 4.23 0.02 FHA30YR 4.90 0.02 Jumbo30YR 5.75 0.01 5/1ARM 3.68 0.02 MBS Quotes FNMA 3.5 93-15 0-00 FNMA 4.0 97-18 0-01 FNMA 4.5 101-01 -0-03 FNMA 5.0 104-01 -0-03 Treasuries 2 YR 0.7551 -0.0109 3 YR 1.3063 -0.0157 5 YR 2.2705 -0.0045 7 YR 2.9710 -0.0020 10 YR 3.5818 0.0058 30 YR 4.6914 0.0194 Recent Housing Data Visit our Market Data Center for all of the latest housing numbers, graphs, etc. New Home Prices 8.04% Existing Home 12.34% Existing Home -0.09% Forward Know someone who might be interested in this email? Forward it. Newsletter Archive Front Page | Headline Viewer | Video | Forums | Q&A | Market Data | Rates | Marketplace : Consumer - Industry © 2011 Brown House Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Brown House Media Inc. - 19706 One Norman Blvd - Cornelius, NC 28031