FHA Single Family Housing

FHA Suspends Taylor, Bean & Whitaker (TBW) Mortgage Corporation
On August 4, 2009, FHA suspended TBW of Ocala, FL, thereby preventing the Company from originating & underwriting new FHA-insured mortgages. Read the entire press release. Also read FHA's guidance for Industry & Consumers.

HUD Secretary Announces New FHA MHA Loan Mod Guidelines
HUD Secretary Donovan announced on 07/30/09 that FHA has implemented changes to its loan modification program to ensure consistency with the Obama Administration's Home Affordable Modification Program. Please read the press release & Mortgagee Letter 2009-23 & Attachment.

Homebuyer Tax Credit
HUD Secretary announces Recovery Act's homebuyer tax credit can immediately help thousands of first time homebuyers to buy a home. Read the Press Release & Mortgagee Letter 2009-15.

Foreclosure Rescue Scams Targeted
Federal, state partners announce multi-agency crackdown targeting foreclosure scams & modification fraud. Read the press release, Download the brochure. Visit: http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/

Web Pages for Industry
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