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Fannie Mae Two New Courses Added to Introduction to Servicing eLearning Series
Fannie Mae has added two new 15-minute courses to their “self-paced series” for new servicers.
7 Feb 2018
Elevating Emerging Leaders
The February issue of HousingWire featured an article authored by Safeguard Properties Director of Training and Development John Gonos. In it, Gonos discusses how organizations can utilize internal leadership training programs to help build a strong management teams.
6 Feb 2018
CFPB Acting Director Announces Chief of Staff
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a press release announcing that Acting Director Mick Mulvaney has named Kirsten Sutton Mork as chief of staff for the agency.
6 Feb 2018
FHFA: 2018-2020 Housing Goals For Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Finalized
The FHFA issued a news release announcing that it has published a final rule establishing new housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2018 through 2020 in accordance with the provisions of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.
6 Feb 2018
VA Circular 26-15-2 Change 1: Reconveyance Disputes Process
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a revised version of Circular 26-15-2. The circular extends the rescission date of the basic circular.
6 Feb 2018
VA Circular 26-15-9 Change 1: Servicer Statutory Redemption Procedure
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a revised version of Circular 26-15-9. The circular extends the rescission date of the basic circular.
6 Feb 2018
Safeguard Properties Launches Next-Generation Multimedia Application
Safeguard Properties announced the launch of its next-generation Photo Direct application, which will introduce the use of panoramic photos, video and audio to property preservation work in the field.
6 Feb 2018
Property Maintenance Legislation Re-Introduced in New Jersey
NJ S1423, a bill that aims to require creditors to maintain the interior of foreclosed vacant and abandoned residential property has been re-introduced by Senator Jeff Van Drew (D).
1 Feb 2018
HUD: $1.5 Billion Awarded to Help Puerto Rico Recover From Hurricanes Irma and Maria
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing that disaster recovery funds have been dispersed to help repair damaged housing and businesses in areas of Puerto Rico affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
1 Feb 2018
MHA HAMP Update: Revised MHA Loan State Change Request Process Posted
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update offering revised reporting guidance for the MHA Loan State Change Request Process.
1 Feb 2018
Safeguard’s Power Players
In the February issue of HousingWire, Safeguard Properties Founder and Chairman Robert Klein, Chief Executive Officer Alan Jaffa and Chief Financial Officer Gregory Robinson were profiled in a section titled Power Players: Service Providers.
1 Feb 2018
House Bill Targets Owners of Blighted Properties
The Columbus Dispatch published an article discussing HB 482, which was introduced in the Ohio Legislature on January 30, 2018.
31 Jan 2018
Housing Transition Team Advises Murphy: First, Acknowledge the Crisis
NJ Spotlight released an article highlighting a report from the New Jersey Housing Transition Advisory Committee that sets six priorities for increasing housing stock and keeping people in their homes.
31 Jan 2018
Legal Update: Focus on FEMA and Foreclosures
DS News published an article discussing moratoriums resulting from Presidential Major Disaster Declarations.
31 Jan 2018
Fannie Mae: See How We’re Simplifying Servicing; Fannie Mae Invoicing; More
Fannie Mae issued a release highlighting information relevant to servicers and sellers.
31 Jan 2018
Appeals Court Expands Ohio Statute of Limitations Decision
DS News published an article discussing a recent action by the Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals.
30 Jan 2018