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Urban Institute: Options for Reforming the Mortgage Servicing Compensation Model
The Urban Institute published a report examining three options for the mortgage servicing compensation structure.
19 Apr 2019
Severe Storms Continue Across South
The Weather Channel issued a report outlining severe thunderstorm activity affecting portions of the southern U.S.
18 Apr 2019
Storms Leave Damage in South, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a state disaster declaration for nine counties impacted by recent severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes.
17 Apr 2019
FHFA: Adolfo Marzol Announced as Principal Deputy Director
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the appointment of Adolpho Marzol as principal deputy director.
16 Apr 2019
Fannie Mae: New Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Course for Servicers
Fannie Mae announced the availability of a new course designed to help servicers to stay in compliance with its guidelines while navigating through bankruptcy and foreclosure cases.
16 Apr 2019
FHFA: Dr. Mark Calabria Sworn In as Director
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release highlighting the swearing-in of Dr. Mark A. Calabria to a five-year term as director.
15 Apr 2019
How Technology Is Powering Property Preservation
DS News published an article highlighting a webinar presented by Safeguard Properties that explored how data, analytics and innovative technology can be utilized to manage property risks. The article features comments from Safeguard AVP of Mobile and Analytics Jason Heckman.
11 Apr 2019
FHFA: Refinance Report – February 2019
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its February 2019 Refinance Report.
11 Apr 2019
Freddie Mac: FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2019-8: Servicing Updates
Freddie Mac announced important updates related to approved servicer reimbursement amounts, insurance loss settlements, the Investor Reporting Change Initiative and more.
10 Apr 2019
Fannie Mae: SVC-2019-02: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae issued a release providing expanded insurance loss proceeds requirements, clarified servicer responsibilities after a disaster event, updated foreclosure fees for certain states, and more.
10 Apr 2019
FEMA Declared Disaster Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians (California) as a result of severe storms and flooding that took place on February 14-15, 2019.
8 Apr 2019
VA: Circular 26-19-11: Special Relief Following Floods in Nebraska
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular that expresses concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by floods in Nebraska, and describes measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief.
8 Apr 2019
HUD: Disaster Assistance for Iowa Storm Victims
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will speed federal disaster assistance to the state of Iowa and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes in areas affected by severe storms and flooding.
5 Apr 2019
HUD: Disaster Assistance for Nebraska Storm Victims
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the approval of disaster assistance for the state of Nebraska and will provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes in areas affected by severe winter storms, straight-line winds, and flooding.
5 Apr 2019
FHFA: Statement of Acting Director Joseph Otting
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a statement from Acting Director Joseph Otting in response to the U.S. Senate confirmation of Mark Calabria as director.
4 Apr 2019
Time-Barred Foreclosures and the Statute of Limitations
DS News published an article authored by Wright Finlay & Zak Partner Robert Finlay and Attorney Luke I. Wozniak. The article provides an analysis of recent Washington State case law that could directly impact mortgage servicers that attempt to foreclosures on borrowers who have previously experienced bankruptcy.
4 Apr 2019