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MBA Finds Stevens Successor: Meet the New President and CEO
HousingWire published an article discussing the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) selection of Robert Broeksmit as its new president and CEO. Broeksmit will join the organization officially on August 20, 2018.
7 Jun 2018
The Way Forward
The Monroe County (N.Y.) Vacant and Abandoned Property Task Force issued an annual report providing recommendations to bolster foreclosure prevention and directly engage the issue of distressed properties.
7 Jun 2018
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 Jun 2018
Fannie Mae: Foreclosure-Related Title Cost Updates and More
Fannie Mae issued a release highlighting information relevant to servicers and sellers.
6 Jun 2018
Freddie Mac: New Re-Employment Program to Help Financially Distressed Home Possible Borrowers Launched
Freddie Mac issued a release introducing a re-employment program designed to help financially distressed Freddie Mac Home Possible borrowers in Duty to Serve high-needs areas address their employment challenges and prevent potential mortgage loan delinquencies and defaults.
6 Jun 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster Indiana
FEMA issued updates to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Indiana as a result of severe storms and flooding that took place February 14 to March 4, 2018.
5 Jun 2018
Freddie Mac: You’re Invited: Investor Reporting Change Initiative Webinars
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing webinars pertaining to upcoming remittance and reporting changes.
5 Jun 2018
HUD: FHA INFO #18-24: FHA FAQ Website Transitions to New Platform
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #18-24.
5 Jun 2018
Blight Bills Active in New York
A11000 was introduced and referred to the Judiciary Committee on May 29, 2018 and A02419/S07968 was referred to the Judiciary Committee on January 3, 2018.
4 Jun 2018
Rep. San Buenaventura Asks Governor to Issue Executive Orders Supporting Housing for Kilauea Eruption Evacuees
Hawaii 24/7 posted a media release outlining a request for three executive orders from Representative Joy A. San Buenaventura (HI, Dist. 4 Puna) to Governor David Ige. Among the orders is the request for a waiver of the landlord-tenant code, which would allow vacant properties in the foreclosure process to be rented.
2 Jun 2018
2018 Hurricane Storm Surge Damage Could Top $1 Trillion
DS News published an article providing an overview of a recent report released by CoreLogic.
31 May 2018
MHA HAMP Update: Updated MHA LPI Date Correction Request Process ? Job Aid Posted
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update announcing the availability of a job aid on HMPadmin.com.
31 May 2018
Field Services Technology: Directing Traffic, Driving Progress
The June issue of DS News featured an article authored by Safeguard Properties Chief Information Officer George Mehok. In it, Mehok discusses how effective field services workflow management systems can successfully provide quality information, automation, and integration with mortgage servicers’ systems.
30 May 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster Maine
On May 30, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Maine affected by severe storms and flooding from March 2-8, 2018.
30 May 2018
MHA HAMP Update: HMPAdmin.com Search Function Unavailable Saturday 6/2/18
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an updated outlining scheduled system maintenance.
30 May 2018
VA: Circular 26-18-13: Policy Guidance Update: VA Refinance Loans and the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular informing program participants about the impact of the provisions of The Protecting Veterans From Predatory Lending Act of 2018, as it relates to VA home loan financing. Program participants must be aware of important program changes that go into effect immediately.
25 May 2018