This ruling will help reverse recent declines in condo sales and ensure the FHA is fulfilling its primary mission to the American people.

The rescinded guidance includes requiring entities to prove property was within a jurisdiction where government has authority to provide assistance.

HUD suspends effective date of Mortgagee Letter clarifying requirements for government entities providing down payment assistance to FHA borrowers.

Final rule increases the threshold below which appraisals are not required for commercial real estate transactions from $250,000 to $1,000,000.

NAR sent comments to the FHA in response to an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on the FHA Single-Family Loan Sale Program.

The Board of the Appraisal Subcommittee held a public meeting to determine action on a waiver of appraiser credentialing requirements in North Dakota.

The USDA published a final rule adopting changes to the Rural Housing Services guaranteed and direct single family loan programs.

The USDA will begin to assess and collect a one-time $25 technology fee from lenders on each closed loan in the Section 502 guarantee loan program.

Comments on the North Dakota's request for a waiver of appraiser credentialing requirements must be received by the ASC on or before July 1, 2019.

The ordering of an appraisal related to the VA Home Loan program must have the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) be in "Active or Pending" status.

FHA released proposed revisions to the FHA loan-level and annual lender certifications and Defect Taxonomy.

HUD released guidance on documentation requirements for government entities that provide down payment assistance to FHA borrowers.

FHA announced changes to the Technology Open to Approved Lenders Scorecard for mortgages with case numbers assigned on or after March 18, 2019.

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) officially eliminated the FHA Inspector Roster.

NAR suggested the federal banking agencies set the appraisal threshold level to 50 percent of the GSE conforming loan limits.

NAR asked HUD's Secretary to release the final FHA condominium rules.

USDA has temporarily set-up a team dedicated solely to processing rural development loans.

The Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) released an interim final rule addressing changes to VA guaranteed or insured cash-out home refinance loans.

FHA released its 2019 Loan Limits, effective January 1, 2019. FHA will also increase its "floor" to $314,827 from $294,515.