The agency grew from a portfolio of about $400 billion before the housing crisis to about $1.1 trillion since, all while its capital reserves fell to -1.44 percent in 2012 despite a mandated minimum of 2 percent.
FHA reported a projected capital reserve of -0.4 percent for this year before a rise to 0.2 percent in 2014.
Meanwhile, the agency has upped its premiums and received $1.7 billion from the Treasury to bolster its financial status and keep the agency viable.