FHA’s proposed partial-claim change could simplify some refinances
HUD is considering a voluntary five-year FHA demonstration that would replace some partial-claim liens with an agreement tied to the first mortgage.
Federal Housing Administration
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HUD Lists New FHA Loss-Mitigation Requirements for Mortgage Servicers
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has listed Mortgagee Letter 2026-08, a federal policy update concerning loss mitigation for FHA-insured mortgages. The available notice does not yet show the changes’ effective date, affected assistance options or borrower eligibility rules.
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HUD schedules $93 million healthcare mortgage-loan sale for August 11
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has scheduled a sealed-bid sale of 14 federally held Section 232 commercial mortgage loans backed by 13 healthcare properties.
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HUD announces 14 FHA mortgage-policy changes aimed at lowering borrowing costs
The Department of Housing and Urban Development says the changes could reduce administrative costs and expand flexibility for some FHA borrowers, but the announcement does not quantify how many buyers will benefit.