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FHFA: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Conclude Single-Family Rental Pilot Programs
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will conclude their single-family rental pilot programs and then terminate their participation in the single-family rental market except through their previously existing investor programs – Fannie Mae’s Multiple Financed Properties and Freddie Mac’s Investment Property Mortgages.
21 Aug 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster Connecticut
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Connecticut affected by severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds that took place May 15, 2018.
20 Aug 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (Washington)
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (Washington) as a result of flooding that took place May 5-28, 2018.
17 Aug 2018
HUD: FHA INFO #18-35: Extension of HECM Foreclosure Timelines for Properties Impacted by Hurricane Maria in Affected Areas in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single-family housing news and updates in FHA INFO #18-35.
17 Aug 2018
FHFA: Refinance Report – Second Quarter 2018
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its second quarter 2018 Refinance Report.
16 Aug 2018
Freddie Mac: Reminder: Plan for MERS System Migration
Freddie Mac issued a release outlining an upcoming MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. system migration.
16 Aug 2018
HUD: FHA INFO #18-34: Revised Loss Mitigation Options and Final 30-day Disaster Foreclosure Moratorium Extension for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single-family housing news and updates in FHA INFO #18-34.
16 Aug 2018
Fannie Mae: SVC-2018-05: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae issued a release announcing several updates to its Property Preservation Matrix and Reference Guide. Included is clarification of policies for inspecting and preserving properties impacted by a disaster.
15 Aug 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster Wisconsin
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Wisconsin affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that took place June 15-19, 2018.
10 Aug 2018
Fannie Mae: New Fraud Alert and Updates to Allowable Foreclosure Title Costs
Fannie Mae issued a release highlighting information relevant to servicers and sellers.
8 Aug 2018
Freddie Mac: Natural Disaster Relief Policies for Mortgage Assistance to Aid Those Affected by California Wildfires Released
Freddie Mac issued a press release confirming its disaster relief policies for people whose homes or places of employment have been affected by the ongoing, historic California wildfires.
8 Aug 2018
Fannie Mae: Reminder to Homeowners and Servicers of Mortgage Assistance Options for Areas Affected by the California Wildfires
Fannie Mae issued a press release reminding those impacted by the California wildfires of the options available for mortgage assistance.
7 Aug 2018
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – May 2018
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its May 2018 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
7 Aug 2018
FHFA: Results of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Dodd-Frank Act Stress Tests Announced
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing the availability of a report providing the results of the annual stress tests Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are required to conduct under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act).
7 Aug 2018
MHA: Important Information on the HAMP? Reporting Tool and SSL Certificates
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update offering information pertaining to the HAMP Reporting Tool and SSL certificates.
6 Aug 2018
USDA: Lender Electronic Status and Default Status Correction Requirement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a notification reminding USDA Guaranteed Loan Servicers of the new Electronic Status Reporting enhancement.
6 Aug 2018