March 29, 2024

Will The FHA Need A Bailout? Congress Approves “FHA Emergency Solvency Act” As Loan Defaults Soar

Loan defaults at the FHA continue to soar according to the latest FHA Single-Family Outlook report issued by the FHA. The latest statistics on the FHA loan portfolio show that almost 18% of all FHA insured mortgages are 30 days past due or more.  The number of loans classified as seriously delinquent increased by 19% […]

FHA Loan Losses May Trigger Taxpayer Bailout and Higher FHA Insurance Premiums For Borrowers

Due to increased loan losses on FHA insured mortgages, borrowers may soon be facing an increase in FHA insurance premiums. In testimony before Congress, Shaun Donovan, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), stated that due to an almost total depletion of the FHA Mortgage Insurance Fund, it may become necessary […]