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.
Tioga-Franklin Savings Bank in Philadelphia closed by regulators
Pennsylvania regulators closed Tioga-Franklin Savings Bank in Philadelphia and appointed the FDIC as receiver. Second Federal Savings and Loan Association of Philadelphia agreed to assume all deposits and purchase substantially all assets of the bank.








