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AmericaHomeKey, Inc., Dallas, TX, Did Not Follow HUD-FHA Loan Requirements in Underwriting 13 of 20 Manufactured Home Loans
We audited AmericaHomeKey, Inc., a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) direct endorsement lender in Dallas, TX. We selected AmericaHomeKey for audit because during our review of Gold Financial Services (2011-FW-1002), an AmericaHomeKey branch office, we identified three loans originated by one Read More
September 22, 2011
Report
#2011-FW-1016
Blue Mountain Hospital, Blanding, UT, a HUD Section 242 Insured Mortgagee, Did Not Have Adequate Written Procedures for Its Project Funds
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General, reviewed Blue Mountain Hospital (Hospital) based on a request from the Office of Healthcare Programs.
The objective of our review was to determine whether the Hospital had adequate written procedures for Read More
June 01, 2011
Report
#2011-DE-1002
FHA Has Improved Its Annual Lender Renewal Process, but Challenges Remain
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban - Office of Inspector General audited the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Title II single-family lender renewal process. Our objective was to determine whether FHA’s Lender Approval and Recertification Division’s (Division) controls were adequate Read More
July 13, 2011
Report
#2011-KC-0001
HUD Did Not Always Follow its Requirements for the Preclosing and Postclosing Review of Mortgage Files Submitted by New Direct Endorsement Lenders
We audited the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) preclosing and postclosing loan review of new Federal Housing Administration (FHA) direct endorsement lenders to determine whether HUD followed its guidance when (1) reviewing the initial loans underwritten by new FHA direct Read More
April 17, 2011
Report
#2011-LA-0002
The Office of Healthcare Programs Could Increase Its Controls To More Effectively Monitor the Section 232 Program
We audited the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Section 232 program as part of the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) goal of contributing to the improvement of HUD’s execution and accountability of fiscal responsibilities. Our objective was to determine whether HUD had Read More
April 25, 2011
Report
#2011-FW-0002
Pierce Commercial Bank, Tacoma, WA, Did Not Properly Underwrite a Selection of FHA Loans
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviewed 46 Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans that Pierce Commercial Bank underwrote as an FHA direct endorsement lender. Pierce was a supervised FHA direct endorsement lender located in Tacoma Read More
September 29, 2011
Memorandum
#2011-SE-1801
Review of Compliance With the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act by DHI Mortgage, LTD, and Its Closing Agents
We reviewed Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured loan settlement documents from two branches of DHI Mortgage Company, LTD (DHI Mortgage), in Arizona. During a previous audit of loan origination by the same branches (audit report number 2009-LA-1018), there was information indicating that Read More
February 07, 2011
Memorandum
#2011-LA-1801
Semper Home Loans, Inc., Providence, RI, Needs To Improve Its Quality Control Process for Loan Origination and Updating of Mortgage Records
We audited Semper Home Loans, Inc. (Semper), a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) lender approved to underwrite and close mortgage loans without prior FHA review or approval. We selected Semper because its early payment default rate was higher than the default rate in the local area in which Read More
February 28, 2011
Report
#2011-BO-1005
TXL Mortgage Corporation, Houston, TX, Did Not Comply With HUD-FHA Loan Requirements in Underwriting 16 of 20 Home Loans
We audited TXL Mortgage Corporation, a nonsupervised direct endorsement lender located in Houston, TX. We selected TXL due to one of its loan correspondents’ high default rate. Our audit objectives were to determine whether TXL acted in a prudent manner and complied with U.S. Department of Read More
October 05, 2011
Report
#2012-FW-1001
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Fort Mill, SC, Did Not Always Approve FHA-HAMP Loans or Trial Plans in Accordance With Rules and Regulations
We performed a limited review of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (Wells Fargo) as a result of our internal audit of the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). During the audit, we visited Wells Fargo and reviewed a limited number of loans to determine Read More
June 06, 2011
Report
#2011-FW-1010
All American Home Mortgage Corp., Brooklyn, NY, Did Not Always Comply With HUD-FHA Loan Underwriting Requirements
We completed an audit of All American Home Mortgage Corp., a nonsupervised lender located in Brooklyn, NY. Our audit objectives were to determine whether All American officials (1) approved Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured loans in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Read More
September 06, 2011
Report
#2011-NY-1014
Ameritrust Mortgage Bankers, Inc., Lake Success, NY, Did Not Always Comply With HUD-FHA Loan Origination and Quality Control Requirements
We completed an audit of Ameritrust Mortgage Bankers, Inc., a nonsupervised lender* located in Lake Success. Our audit objectives were to determine whether Ameritrust officials (1) approved FHA-insured loans in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Read More
August 16, 2011
Report
#2011-NY-1012
CitiMortgage Did Not Properly Determine Borrower Eligibility for FHA’s Preforeclosure Sale Program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Inspector General audited the 68 Federal Housing Administration (FHA) claims submitted by CitiMortgage, Inc., of O’Fallon, MO. Our audit objective was to determine whether Citi properly determined that borrowers were eligible Read More
September 29, 2011
Report
#2011-KC-1005
The City of Cleveland, OH, Lacked Adequate Controls Over Its HOME Investment Partnerships Program-Funded Housing Trust Fund Program Home-Buyer Activities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General audited the City of Cleveland’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The audit was part of the activities in our fiscal year 2011 annual audit plan. We selected the City based upon our analysis of risk factors Read More
September 28, 2011
Report
#2011-CH-1014
Midland Mortgage Company, Oklahoma City, OK, Generally Complied With FHA-HAMP Rules and Regulations
We performed a limited review of Midland Mortgage Company (Midland) as a result of our internal audit of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) – Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). Our objective was to determine whether Midland followed U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Read More
April 07, 2011
Report
#2011-FW-1008
PNC Mortgage Complied With HUD's Requirements for Loss Mitigation
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) audited PNC Mortgage (PNC), a Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-approved nonsupervised lender and servicer. We selected PNC for audit based on a citizen’s complaint regarding National City Mortgage Corporation (National City). PNC Read More
April 05, 2011
Report
#2011-CH-1007
Universal American Mortgage Company, Las Vegas, NV, Branch Did Not Comply With HUD Regulations in the Origination and Quality Control of FHA-Insured Loans
We audited the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured loan process at Universal American Mortgage Company (lender) to determine whether the lender complied with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, procedures, and instructions in the origination and quality Read More
September 20, 2011
Report
#2011-LA-1017
Countrywide Bank, FSB, Calabasas, CA, Did Not Comply With HUD Requirements for Underwriting FHA Loans and Fully Implement Its Quality Control Program In Accordance With HUD's Requirements
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General audited Countrywide Bank, FSB (Countrywide),* a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) supervised lender** approved to originate, underwrite, and submit mortgages for insurance under the U.S. Department of Housing and Read More
September 29, 2011
Report
#2011-CH-1016
Crossfire Financial Network, Miami, FL, Did Not Follow HUD Requirements in Approving FHA Loans and Implementing Its Quality Control Program
HUD OIG performed an audit of Crossfire Financial Network, Inc., d/b/a CFN Mortgage Capital (Crossfire), a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) approved direct endorsement lender located in Miami, Florida. The review was performed based on the lender’s volume of loans underwritten and its default Read More
June 24, 2011
Report
#2011-AT-1010
Deutsche Bank Berkshire Mortgage, Inc., Bethesda, MD, Acquired a $45.6 Million Loan That Was Not Properly Underwritten in Accordance With HUD's Multifamily Accelerated Processing Program
We audited the underwriting of a $45.6 million mortgage loan that was acquired by Deutsche Bank Berkshire Mortgage, Inc. (the Lender) to rehabilitate Wingate Towers and Garden Apartments. The audit was performed based on a request from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Read More
March 21, 2011
Report
#2011-PH-1009