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Carrington Mortgage Misapplied FHA's Foreclosure Requirements

We performed an audit of Carrington Mortgage’s compliance with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) requirements for foreclosures that started in 2022. Pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), as extended by the Secretary, from March 18, 2020, through July 31, 2021, there was a pause on new and ongoing foreclosures for FHA single‐family mortgages for homes that remained occupied.

Jeffrey A. Breen

Jeffrey Breen serves as the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General (HUD OIG). Mr. Breen brings more than a decade of experience leading complex investigative operations across federal oversight and law enforcement missions. In his role, he helps guide nationwide investigative efforts addressing fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct affecting HUD programs and operations.

MidFirst Bank Misapplied FHA’s Foreclosure Requirements

We performed an audit of MidFirst’s compliance with Federal Housing Administration (FHA) requirements for foreclosures that started in 2022.  Pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), as extended by the Secretary, from March 18, 2020, through July 31, 2021, there was a pause on new and ongoing foreclosures for FHA single‐family mortgages for homes that remained occupied.