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FHA Nominee Matt Jones Puts Housing Supply, Regulatory Cuts at Center of Senate Hearing

FHA Nominee Matt Jones Puts Housing Supply, Regulatory Cuts at Center of Senate Hearing

by John G. Stevens | Oct 1, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information

Matthew Jones, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Housing Administration, told senators Thursday that expanding housing supply and continuing HUD’s push to reduce regulatory costs would be central priorities if he is confirmed. Jones appeared before...
Federal Judge Preserves $56.1 Million in HUD Housing Counseling Funds as Legal Fight Proceeds

Federal Judge Preserves $56.1 Million in HUD Housing Counseling Funds as Legal Fight Proceeds

by John G. Stevens | Oct 1, 2026 | Current News & Events, Industry Updates, Mortgage Information

A federal judge has temporarily prevented nearly $56 million in federal housing counseling money from expiring while a group of nonprofit organizations challenges the Trump administration’s effort to cancel the funds. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb issued the order late...
HUD Raises Section 184 Mortgage Guarantee Fee 50%, Effective Oct. 1

HUD Raises Section 184 Mortgage Guarantee Fee 50%, Effective Oct. 1

by John G. Stevens | Sep 28, 2026 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is raising the upfront guarantee fee on its Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program from 1.00% to 1.50%, a change that takes effect Oct. 1 and applies to new Firm Commitments, including refinances. The...
HUD Raises Section 184 Upfront Loan Guarantee Fee to 1.5% Starting Oct. 1

HUD Raises Section 184 Upfront Loan Guarantee Fee to 1.5% Starting Oct. 1

by John G. Stevens | Sep 28, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is increasing the upfront guarantee fee on new Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program commitments, a change that will raise the initial financing cost for borrowers using one of the federal government’s...
Former Connecticut Housing Authority Executive Charged in $16.2 Million Loan Fraud Case

Former Connecticut Housing Authority Executive Charged in $16.2 Million Loan Fraud Case

by John G. Stevens | Sep 25, 2026 | Current News & Events, News, Real Estate News

A former executive director of two Connecticut housing authorities has been indicted on federal fraud and money-laundering charges in a case prosecutors say involved a $16.2 million loan allegedly obtained with fraudulent authorization documents. The U.S. Attorney’s...
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