The FHA in a letter today announced that effective immediately, it will loosen restrictions for one year on agency-backed condo loans while longer-term rules are established. The change will expand the definition of owner-occupied units to include second homes that are not investor-owned and increase the number of condominium projects that are eligible for FHA insurance. FHA anticipates that the temporary provisions will increase affordable housing options for first-time and low-to-moderate income homebuyers.
OCC reduces semiannual assessment rates
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced a decrease in assessment rates for the Sept. 30 semiannual assessment.