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FHFA: Prepared Remarks of Dr. Mark A. Calabria
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued the prepared remarks of Director Mark A. Calabria at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) National Secondary Market Conference & Expo 2019.
20 May 2019
FHFA: Refinance Report – First Quarter 2019
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its first quarter 2019 Refinance Report.
20 May 2019
VFSAC Charity Golf Classic Supports Military Veterans’ Housing Needs
MReport published an article highlighting the Veterans Financial Services Advisory Council (VFSAC) First Annual Golf Classic, which took place on May 14 in Frisco, Texas. Safeguard Properties is proud member of the VFSAC’s Executive Council and served as an event sponsor.
20 May 2019
VA: VALERI Servicer Newsflash
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release containing important information for servicers. Included is clarification regarding property debris removal.
17 May 2019
FEMA Declared Disaster Tennessee
FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Tennessee affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that took place February 19 to March 30, 2019.
15 May 2019
Fannie Mae: SVC-2019-03: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae issued a release announcing several updates to its Servicing Guide that clarify policy regarding mortgage insurance (MI) termination solicitations, simplify policies by removing references to designated document custodians, and more.
15 May 2019
Baltimore Ransomware Attack Cripples City’s Mortgage Operations
The Baltimore Sun published an article outlining issues stemming from a May 7 cyber attack that has compromised the City of Baltimore’s government servers.
14 May 2019
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – February 2019
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its February 2019 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
14 May 2019
FHFA: New Staff Appointments
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the appointments of Clinton Jones, Lynn Fisher and Matt Grinney. Jones has been named senior advisor for legal affairs and policy, Fisher will serve as senior advisor for economics and Grinney will be a senior communications and policy advisor.
13 May 2019
CFPB: Senior Leadership and Executive Team Additions
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced additions to its senior leadership and executive teams.
13 May 2019
CFPB: Director Kraninger Announces Deputy Director
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Kathleen L. Kraninger announced that Brian Johnson will serve as deputy director.
13 May 2019
CFPB: Plan to Review Rules Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a notice on how it plans to periodically review regulations under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) and to request public input.
13 May 2019
Severe Storms Bring Tornadoes and Flooding to South Central U.S.
AccuWeather issued a report outlining severe weather activity affecting portions of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
8 May 2019
FEMA Declared Disaster Guam
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in the Territory of Guam affected by Typhoon Wutip from February 23-25, 2019.
7 May 2019
Fannie Mae: Modification Interest Rate Adjustment Update
Fannie Mae issued an exhibit providing the current Modification Interest Rate used to evaluate borrowers for conventional mortgage loan modifications.
7 May 2019
FEMA Declared Disaster Alabama
FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alabama affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding and landslides that took place February 19 to March 20, 2019.
6 May 2019