FHA increases HECM limit to .25M in 2026

FHA increases HECM limit to $1.25M in 2026

The new limit also covers Freddie Mac’s special exception areas — Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The new limit, a $39,375 difference from last year, marks the 10th straight... Read more »
Mortgage groups push FHA for loss mitigation extension

Mortgage groups push FHA for loss mitigation extension

A coalition of six organizations representing mortgage companies and borrowers has sent a letter to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), urging the extension of the current loss-mitigation waterfall to February 2026 while... Read more »
NRMLA’s Steve Irwin on FHA report, HECM changes and more

NRMLA’s Steve Irwin on FHA report, HECM changes and more

As the reverse mortgage industry prepares to say goodbye to the tumultuous year that is 2024, positive news for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)’s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program — which... Read more »
HUD raising FHA ceiling in high-cost markets to .2M next year

HUD raising FHA ceiling in high-cost markets to $1.2M next year

Adjustment for rising home prices increases FHA ceiling in high-cost markets like New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., and raises the floor in low-cost markets to $524,225. Whether it’s refining your... Read more »
FHA loan limit increases to 4,225 in 2025

FHA loan limit increases to $524,225 in 2025

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is increasing the “floor” and “ceiling” FHA loan limits in 2025 to $524,225 and $1,209,750, respectively, the agency announced Tuesday. The new FHA loan limits apply to... Read more »
FHA wants added flexibilities for borrowers renting out a bedroom

FHA wants added flexibilities for borrowers renting out a bedroom

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Wednesday posted a proposed Mortgagee Letter (ML) that would add flexibility for people receiving rental income from “boarders” who pay for space in an existing dwelling... Read more »
Next on the road map: Candor automates underwriting for FHA loans

Next on the road map: Candor automates underwriting for FHA loans

Mortgage tech firm Candor Technology has expanded its Loan Engineering System (LES) to include Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans. The company now fully automates underwriting decisions for FHA loans — minus collateral... Read more »
Reverse mortgage leaders praise FHA engagement, back-end improvements

Reverse mortgage leaders praise FHA engagement, back-end improvements

Despite 2024 being a challenging year for sales volume, the reverse mortgage industry is still encouraged by the engagement of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on matters related to the Home Equity... Read more »
FHA commissioner, HUD counseling head on serving seniors with reverse mortgages

FHA commissioner, HUD counseling head on serving seniors with reverse mortgages

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Julia Gordon and David Berenbaum, deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Housing Counseling at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), returned to this... Read more »
FHA announces updates to Catalyst software’s appraisal module

FHA announces updates to Catalyst software’s appraisal module

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced on Friday that it has updated the Electronic Appraisal Delivery (EAD) module of its Catalyst software platform, following initial agency efforts to require appraisal submissions on... Read more »