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FEMA Declared Disaster Utah Severe Storm
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Utah affected by a severe storm from September 7-8, 2020.
12 Jan 2021
MHA: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Support and System Availability
MHA issued an update outlining system availability and support during the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
12 Jan 2021
Joe Iafigliola Featured on DS5’s Inside the Industry
The latest episode of DS5’s Inside the Industry featured Safeguard Properties CFO Joe Iafigliola, who offered insight into how Safeguard has adjusted to the challenges of the past year. Iafigliola also discussed expected changes for the mortgage field services industry.
11 Jan 2021
FEMA Emergency Declaration District of Columbia
FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for the District of Columbia during the 59th Presidential Inauguration, taking place January 11-24, 2021.
11 Jan 2021
NJ Registration Bill Would Require Visible Contact Info at Vacant Properties
A proposed New Jersey bill (A2877) would establish a municipal registration requirement for the owner/mortgage holder of all vacant residential/commercial properties.
7 Jan 2021
Fannie Mae: 2020 Year in Review
Fannie Mae issued a release reviewing all Servicing Guide updates, all Selling Guide updates and Lender Letters from last year.
6 Jan 2021
FEMA Tool Calculates Risk for Every County in the Nation
The Weather Channel published an article detailing FEMA’s new National Risk Index, which calculates risk for natural disasters among 3,006 U.S. counties.
6 Jan 2021
Vehicle Explosion Damages Downtown Nashville Buildings
FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for areas in Tennessee affected by an explosion that took place on December 25, 2020.
5 Jan 2021
FHFA: 2021 Duty To Serve Underserved Market Plan
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published the 2021 Underserved Markets Plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under the Duty to Serve program. The plans became effective on January 1, 2021.
5 Jan 2021
Storms Flood South Carolina Homes, Spawn Georgia Tornadoes
Media outlets are reporting that severe storms have caused structural damage in at least two Southern states.
1 Jan 2021
FEMA Declared Disaster Utah Earthquake and Aftershock
FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Utah affected by an earthquake and aftershocks that took place March 18 to April 17, 2020.
31 Dec 2020
FEMA Declared Disaster Mississippi Hurricane Zeta
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Mississippi affected by Hurricane Zeta from October 28-29, 2020.
31 Dec 2020
Tornado Touches Down in Texas, Homes Damaged
CNN issued a report outlining tornadic activity in Corsicana, Texas, that damaged more than a dozen homes.
30 Dec 2020
VA: Circular 26-20-40: Extended Foreclosure and Eviction Relief
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced extended foreclosure and eviction relief on properties secured by VA-guaranteed loans, including those previously secured by VA-guaranteed loans but currently in VA’s Real Estate Owned (REO) portfolio.
28 Dec 2020
Pinpointing Property Preservation Hot Topics
The latest Five Star Institute Property Preservation Executive Forum newsletter featured a special Q&A with Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa. In it, Jaffa highlights this year’s Property Preservation Conference (NPPC) and touches on expected trends for the mortgage field services industry in 2021.
28 Dec 2020
Fast-Moving Hawaii Wildfire Burns Home, Destroys Church
Maui Now published a report detailing wildfire activity in Olowalu, Hawaii, that has caused structural damage.
28 Dec 2020