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HUD: Disaster Assistance for Alaska Earthquake Victims
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing the awarding of federal assistance to the State of Alaska as a result of recent earthquake activity.
11 Feb 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 Feb 2019
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – November 2018
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued its November 2018 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
7 Feb 2019
Fannie Mae: Top FAQs for Borrower-Initiated MI Termination Using SMDU
Fannie Mae issued updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) associated with borrower-initiated mortgage insurance (MI) termination policy.
6 Feb 2019
MHA: Supplemental Directive 19-01
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a release announcing the availability of Version 5.3 of the Handbook for Servicers of Non-GSE Mortgages.
5 Feb 2019
FEMA Declared Disaster Pennsylvania
FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Pennsylvania affected by severe storms and flooding that took place August 10-15, 2018.
1 Feb 2019
Hurricane Michael Collides with Florida Panhandle
Actions continue to be taken in response to the impacts of Hurricane Michael across several states.
1 Feb 2019
FEMA Declared Disaster Virginia
FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Virginia affected by Tropical Storm Michael from October 9-16, 2018.
1 Feb 2019
Largest Provider of Default Services Utilizes Tech to Push the Field Services Industry Forward
The February issue of HousingWire featured an article highlighting Safeguard Properties’ commitment to technology and custom solutions in the mortgage field services industry. The article contains comments from Safeguard CEO Alan Jaffa.
1 Feb 2019
FEMA Declared Disaster Minnesota
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Minnesota affected by severe storms and flooding that took place October 9-11, 2018.
1 Feb 2019
FHFA: Working Paper 19-02: Mortgage Risk Since 1990
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a paper providing a comprehensive account of the evolution of default risk for newly originated home purchase loans since 1990.
1 Feb 2019
FEMA Declared Disaster North Carolina
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Michael from October 10-12, 2018.
31 Jan 2019
FEMA Declared Disaster Alaska
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alaska affected by an earthquake that took place November 30, 2018.
31 Jan 2019
FHFA: John Roscoe Named Chief of Staff
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing the appointment of John Roscoe as chief of staff.
31 Jan 2019
CFPB: A Snapshot of Mortgage Complaints
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a report outlining recent consumer mortgage complaint activity.
29 Jan 2019
‘Zombies 2.0’: Attorney General James announces $9 Million in Grants for Communities Dealing with Vacant & Abandoned Properties
The office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James issued a press release announcing the expansion of a grant initiative to address the growing statewide issue of vacant and abandoned homes that are not maintained during a prolonged foreclosure proceeding.
28 Jan 2019