Total capital resources increase $1.5B since last year
Backers of privatization pick up political clout in election
Worries about oversight, maximum debt ratios persist
Demand for purchase mortgages cools after rush for FHA loans
Demand for FHA-backed loans up 17.2%
Reviews target 15 lenders responsible for $794M in claims
$729,750 cap in high-cost areas will remain through Sept. 30, 2011
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CalHFA loans target first-time homebuyers who meet income limits
Changes to cash reserves, debt ratios upset lenders
First lender must agree to forgive 10% of loan principal
Upfront payment dialed back, but annual premiums increasing
Congress OKs annual premium increase
30-year fixed-rate mortgage slips to 4.56%
Changes meant to address losses in insurance fund