From conventional to government-backed
Some 49.5% of its loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and 23.4% guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In 2020 only 13.2% were FHA and 4.2% VA. Similar lenders, independent non-banks making between half and twice as many loans, have 21.7% FHA and 6.1% VA. Refinances make up 62.8% of its lending.