Category: FHA

FHA Announces New Automated Underwriting System for Lenders

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has launched a new automated underwriting system (AUS) for single family forward mortgages. The “FHA Catalyst: Single Family Origination Module –AUS” enables lenders to electronically… Read more »

Homebuilder Confidence on the Rise

According to the latest National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose an impressive seven points to 37…. Read more »

The Week Ahead: Will Housing Starts, Permits Rebound?

The U.S. Census Bureau will release its latest number surrounding housing starts, permits, and completions for April.  Numbers last month for March found housing data fell off the cliff.  Housing… Read more »