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Fannie Mae: Lender Letter LL-2018-06: Selling/Servicing Policies
Fannie Mae issued a release providing temporary guidance on selling and servicing policies that may be impacted by the federal government shutdown that occurred on December 22.
26 Dec 2018
Freddie Mac: Government Shutdown Will Not Impact Operations
Freddie Mac issued a release confirming operations during the current federal government shutdown.
26 Dec 2018
HUD: FHA Single Family Housing Operations and Systems Availability During Government Shutdown
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single-family news and updates in FHA INFO #18-52.
26 Dec 2018
OCC: Chief Counsel Named
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a news release announcing the addition of Jonathan Gould as senior deputy comptroller and chief counsel.
26 Dec 2018
Servicers’ Status for 2019? It’s Complicated
National Mortgage News published an article offering a preliminary outlook for mortgage servicing for the coming year.
24 Dec 2018
VA: Circular 26-18-30: Revisions to VA-Guaranteed Cash-Out Refinancing Home Loans (RIN 2900-AQ42)
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a revised version of Circular 26-18-30. The circular clarifies loan seasoning requirements for TYPE II cash-out refinancing loans.
21 Dec 2018
FHFA: Statement of Melvin L. Watt
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued the statement of Director Melvin L. Watt on the designation of Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting as acting FHFA director.
21 Dec 2018
Freddie Mac: Flood Insurance Requirements Remain Unchanged During a Lapse in the National Flood Insurance Program
Freddie Mac issued a release outlining flood insurance policy after December 21.
21 Dec 2018
The Hidden Costs of Vacant Properties
Hot Air published an article discussing the negative impacts of vacant properties in cities like St. Louis, Mo.
21 Dec 2018
FHFA: Foreclosure Preventions Surpass 4.2 Million in Third Quarter 2018 Report
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its third quarter 2018 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
20 Dec 2018
Fannie Mae: SVC-2018-10: Foreclosure Time Frames and Compensatory Fee Requirements
Fannie Mae issued a release describing policy changes related to foreclosure time frames and compensatory fee requirements.
19 Dec 2018
Fannie Mae: AAA Matrix Updates
Fannie Mae announced a number of updates to its AAA Matrix.
19 Dec 2018
FHFA: 2019 Scorecard for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Common Securitization Solutions
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing the availability of the 2019 Scorecard, which outlines specific conservatorship priorities for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and their joint venture, Common Securitization Solutions, LLC (CSS).
19 Dec 2018
FHFA: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s Modified Underserved Markets Plans for Duty to Serve Program Published
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s modified Underserved Markets Plans for 2018-2020 under the Duty to Serve program.
19 Dec 2018
HUD: FHA INFO #18-51: Training Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #18-51.
19 Dec 2018
MHA: HAMP Update: Christmas and New Year’s Day Holiday Support and System Availability
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a release outlining system availability during the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.
19 Dec 2018