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FHFA: Two Staff Appointments Announced

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing the addition of Christopher L. Bosland as the senior advisor for regulatory affairs and Meghan C. Patenaude as a senior policy advisor.

6 May 2019

FEMA Declared Disaster Oregon

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oregon affected by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that took place February 23-26, 2019.

2 May 2019

FEMA Declared Disaster California

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that took place February 13-15, 2019.

1 May 2019

Freddie Mac: A New Way to Experience Single-Family Business Coming Soon

Freddie Mac issued a release announcing that a redesigned single-family website and enhanced Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide will make their debut later this spring.

1 May 2019

Foreclosure Reform Bills Proposed in New Jersey

The office of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued a press release outlining the approval of a package of bills aimed at improving foreclosure rates across the state. Included is A4997 (Mortgage Servicers Licensing Act), a bill that will require any person acting as a mortgage servicer to obtain a license from the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance for each main office and each branch office where business is conducted.

30 Apr 2019

FEMA Declared Disaster Ohio

FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Ohio affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides that took place February 5-13, 2019.

30 Apr 2019

NYDFS Launches Consumer Protection and Financial Enforcement Division

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced the appointment of Katherine A. Lemire as the executive deputy superintendent of the newly created Consumer Protection and Financial Enforcement Division.

29 Apr 2019

FEMA Declared Disaster Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa

FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa as a result of severe storms and flooding that took place March 13 to April 1, 2019.

29 Apr 2019

FHFA: Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac 2018 Scorecard Progress Report

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a report summarizing the 2018 activities of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to further FHFA’s three strategic objectives as conservator: maintain, reduce, and build.

26 Apr 2019

Mortgage Servicing Professionals Meet With HUD for Policy Discussion

DS News published an article highlighting a meeting between the National Mortgage Servicing Association’s (NMSA) Joint Federal Agency Task Force and HUD that took place in Washington, D.C.

25 Apr 2019

New Jersey Bill Aims to Allow Municipal Property Registration

S3482 was introduced in the New Jersey Senate on February 14 and has been referred to the Senate community and Urban Affairs Committee. The legislation would permit municipalities to register vacant and abandoned properties and to utilize registration fees to maintain them.

24 Apr 2019

VFSAC Golf Classic Supports Military Veterans’ American Dream

MReport published an article highlighting the Veterans Financial Services Advisory Council (VFSAC) First Annual Golf Classic, which will take place on May 14 in Frisco, Texas. All proceeds will be donated to Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to address the housing needs of military families. Safeguard Properties is proud member of the VFSAC’s Executive Council and an event sponsor.