Archives For:
VA: Circular 26-18-9: Special Relief Following North Carolina Tornado and Severe Storms
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular expressing concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by the tornado and severe storms in the State of North Carolina and describes measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief.
14 May 2018
When the Waters Recede: Helping Homeowners After Hurricane Harvey
DS News published an article discussing several ways the mortgage industry has responded to the needs of homeowners in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
11 May 2018
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – February 2018
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its February 2018 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
10 May 2018
Fannie Mae: AMN/HSSN Updates This Weekend
Fannie Mae issued a release highlighting information relevant to servicers and sellers.
9 May 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster North Carolina
On May 8, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in North Carolina affected by a tornado and severe storms on April 15, 2018.
8 May 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster Hawaii
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Hawaii affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides from April 13-16, 2018.
8 May 2018
HUD: FHA INFO #18-19: Training Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #18-19.
4 May 2018
Safeguard Properties and SecureView Announce Loss of Robert “Mendy” Klein, Chairman and Founder
Safeguard Properties and SecureView announced the loss of Robert “Mendy” Klein on May 3, 2018. Robert was chairman and founder of SecureView, Safeguard Properties, and RIK Enterprises. Robert was 65.
4 May 2018
Expedited Foreclosure Process Bill Introduced in New Jersey
NJ A3823 (Concerns expedited process for foreclosing vacant and abandoned residential properties in uncontested actions) has been changed to A2085 for the current session and remains in the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee. An identical Senate bill, S1243, is a carryover of S1832 from the previous session and is pending in the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
30 Apr 2018
HUD: FHA INFO #18-18: New Natural Disaster Partial Claim Option Available in FHA Connection
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #18-18.
30 Apr 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster Alabama
On April 26, 2018, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alabama as a result of severe storms and tornadoes that took place March 19-21, 2018.
26 Apr 2018
Future is Uncertain for State’s Groundbreaking Foreclosure Mediation Program
The Hartford Courant published an article discussing CT HB 5495 (An Act removing the sunset date for the Foreclosure Mediation Program).
26 Apr 2018
Freddie Mac: May 21 Servicer Performance Profile Updates
Freddie Mac issued a release outlining Servicer Performance Profile changes taking place before an upcoming software upgrade.
25 Apr 2018
Maryland Foreclosure Procedure Bill Approved by Governor
MD HB 78 was signed into law by Governor Larry Hogan on April 24, 2018. The bill will require the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation to establish procedures that require a foreclosure purchaser to submit to the Foreclosed Property Registry any change to certain information within 21 days after the change is known to the purchaser.
24 Apr 2018
CFPB Considers Ending Public Access to Bank Complaints
HousingWire published an article discussing a recent report from The Wall Street Journal.
24 Apr 2018
How These Hurricane-Ravaged States Have Avoided a Housing Disaster — So Far
CNN released a report discussing the housing market following the 2017 hurricane season.
22 Apr 2018