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HUD Rescinds Various FHA Mortgage Loan Requirements

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Recently the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rescinded various FHA mortgage loan requirements in a series of five Mortgagee Letters....more

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HUD Requests Public Input on Buy Now Pay Later Loans and FHA Mortgage Eligibility

On June 24, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to evaluate how Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) loans may affect FHA-insured mortgage underwriting. The RFI seeks comment on...more

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California et al. pen letter against proposed rule to market fair housing

On July 3, the attorney general of California announced his intent to lead a coalition of 21 attorneys general in sending a letter to HUD opposing a proposed rule that would roll back decades-old fair housing regulations...more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – July 2025 # 2

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week....more

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HUD seeking information about impact Buy Now, Pay Later has on housing expenses

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The Department of Housing and Development is seeking information about the impact that the frequent use of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) products may have on borrowers’ ability to meet housing-related expenses, including rent or...more

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HUD releases RFI on Buy Now, Pay Later housing products

On June 24, the FHA within HUD issued an RFI seeking public input on the implications of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) lending for housing affordability and stability. Through this RFI, the FHA will seek to better understand how...more

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Andrew Hughes confirmed as new HUD Deputy Secretary

On June 11, the U.S. Senate confirmed Andrew Hughes as the new Deputy Secretary of HUD, making him the youngest Deputy Secretary in the department’s history. Hughes previously served as HUD Chief of Staff under former...more

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HUD updates requirements for mortgagee interviews

On June 3, HUD published Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2025-14, “Updates to Modernization of Engagement with Borrowers in Default and Loss Mitigation,” which revised requirements for mortgagee interviews with FHA borrowers in default...more

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Justice Department’s “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative” Increases False Claims Act Risks Related to Alleged Discrimination

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On May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum announcing the creation of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Fraud Initiative (the Initiative), which directs DOJ attorneys to utilize the...more

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Guide to Buying Buildings from the Federal Government: Where to Start and What to Know

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As the Trump administration actively works to streamline federal operations, its ambitious efforts to divest surplus property holdings present new buying opportunities for commercial real estate investors and developers. This...more

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FHA archives nearly 600 inactive mortgagee letters

On May 19, it was reported that the FHA’s Office of Single Family Housing (OSFH) archived nearly 600 inactive mortgagee letters after determining that their inclusion on OSFH’s website caused confusion among lenders seeking...more

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DOJ Targets DEI Programs with False Claims Act Enforcement

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is raising the stakes with a broad new initiative targeting what it calls “illegal DEI.” In a May 19, 2025 internal memorandum, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche outlines a Civil Rights...more

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Nineteen attorneys general challenge HUD’s fair housing rule change

On May 2, a coalition of nineteen attorneys general submitted a letter to HUD opposing its interim final rule (IFR) which would revise the agency’s duty to affirmatively further fair housing. The coalition, led by attorneys...more

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Disparate Impact Executive Order and HUD to Reconsider Disparate Impact Rule

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President Trump recently signed an Executive Order entitled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy“ to eliminate the use of disparate impact liability. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)...more

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HUD Modifies Exclusive REO Listing Period and Eliminates Exclusive Sales Period

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Recently, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued Mortgagee Letter 2025-13 to revise the exclusive listing period for certain parties in connection with HUD real estate owned (REO) properties, and...more

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HUD further revises servicing and claims requirements and loss mitigation options

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In January 2025 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued Mortgagee Letter 2025-06 revising servicing and claims requirements and loss mitigation options for FHA insured mortgage loans effective...more

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House and Senate Begin Preparing Housing Plans

Across the country, housing costs are steadily rising due to the growing shortage of homes available to sell or rent. With new leadership in key House and Senate committees and provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act set...more

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Updates to the Updates of FHA’s Servicing, Loss Mitigation, and Claims Processes

At the tail end of the Biden administration, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) published Mortgagee Letter 2025-06, which was tilted Updates to Servicing, Loss Mitigation, and Claims. The 251-page mortgagee letter...more

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Unlocking the Secrets of Reverse Mortgages — The Consumer Finance Podcast

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In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis is joined by colleagues Megan Burns, Jason Manning, and Punit Marwaha to explore the arcane world of reverse mortgages. They provide valuable insights about how...more

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HUD issues directive emphasizing compliance with federal law and executive order

On April 4, HUD Secretary Scott Turner issued a directive to HUD grantees and stakeholders emphasizing that federal housing assistance cannot be extended to illegal aliens. The directive announces that HUD grant agreements...more

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HUD Updates FHA Loan Residency Requirements: Citizenship or Permanent Residency Now Required

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued Mortgagee Letter 2025-09, which updates the residency requirements for borrowers seeking Federal Housing Authority (FHA) insured financing....more

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HUD revises FHA loan residency rules, excluding nonpermanent residents

On March 26, HUD Secretary Scott Turner announced a policy change regarding FHA loans, declaring that the FHA has revised its residency requirements to remove access to FHA-insured mortgages for unauthorized immigrants by...more

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HUD reverses course and eliminates eligibility of Non-Permanent U.S. Residents for FHA Loans

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In the waning hours of the first Trump Administration the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that effective January 19, 2021 individuals who are classified under the “Deferred Action for...more

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HUD Revises Borrower Residency Requirements for FHA-Insured Mortgages

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What Happened? On March 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD or the Department) issued Mortgagee Letter 2025-09 (ML 2025-09), which updates HUD’s residency requirements for borrower eligibility...more

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District court restores HUD fair housing grants

On March 26, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a temporary restraining order requiring HUD to immediately restore grants related to the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). HUD had...more

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