FHA branch offices could become a thing of the past.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development published a final rule on February 2, 2024, eliminating the requirement for lenders to register each branch office where lenders and mortgagees conduct FHA business with HUD. FHA addressed questions from stakeholders in Frequently Asked Questions.
By eliminating the branch registration requirement, HUD hopes that by reducing burdens and eliminating barriers, more lenders will originate FHA-insured loans and expand the availability of FHA programs to underserved communities.
In Mayer Brown’s Legal Update, we discuss the background of HUD’s branch office requirements, the changes the final rule makes to those requirements, and takeaways for stakeholders.