RHS updated Chapter 18 of the SFH Guaranteed Loan Program Technical Handbook (HB-1-3555). Pursuant to the update, Section 5 of Chapter 18 has been expanded

RHS amended Chapter 11 (Ratio Analysis) of the SFH Guaranteed Loan Program Technical Handbook (HB-1-3555). The amendments to chapter 11 include changes with respect to:

FHA published an update to its Single Family Housing Policy Handbook (SF Handbook 4000.1). The update includes revisions and additional clarifications to various FHA policies

VA issued Circular 26-21-11 to clarify processes relating to the remittance of the statutory funding fee. Per the Circular, VA is concerned that lenders are

Fannie Mae issued Lender Letter LL-2021-13 to announce the elimination of the adverse market refinance fee. The adverse market refinance fee is currently charged in

Freddie Mac issued a single-family update notice to announce the elimination of the market condition credit refinance fee. The market condition credit refinance fee is

North Dakota passed a bill amending the Money Brokers Act (MBA). Under the Bill, a lender licensed under the MBA may not collect finance charges

Fannie Mae issued Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2021-04 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Servicing Guide. Per the Announcement, Fannie Mae: broadened the requirements for acceptance

Oregon passed a bill removing gender identity from the definition of sexual orientation in state law and creating a new standalone definition of gender identity.

Fannie Mae issued Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2021-06 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Selling Guide. Per the Announcement, Fannie Mae: Updated asset documentation requirements for