FHA Unlikely to Follow Fannie Mae Offering Refinancing Aid, Barclays Says

"The FHA, which backs about a third of new U.S. mortgages, boosted its annual premiums in two steps starting in October 2010 as it seeks to avoid tapping taxpayers for support. For borrowers with as little as 3.5 percent in down payments or home equity, the cost rose to 1.15 percent from 0.55 percent."