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HUD: FHA INFO #17-53: TOTAL Scorecard Database Upgrade Begins on Wednesday, November 22, 2017
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #17-53.
14 Nov 2017
MHA: HAMP Update: 2018 MHA Operational Reporting Calendar Posted
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update announcing the availability of the 2018 MHA Operational Reporting Calendar on HMPadmin.com.
14 Nov 2017
Fannie Mae: Standard Modification Interest Rate Exhibit
Fannie Mae released an exhibit providing the new Standard Modification Interest Rate required for all Fannie Mae conventional mortgage loan modifications, excluding Fannie Mae HAMP Modifications.
11 Nov 2017
Freddie Mac: Heads Up: Customer Testing Updates for Investor Reporting Changes
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing updates to the customer testing strategy supporting its Investor Reporting Change Initiative.
10 Nov 2017
Hurricanes Could Bring Another Disaster: Foreclosures
CNN issued a report discussing possible foreclosure risk stemming from areas affected by recent hurricanes.
10 Nov 2017
Monroe County said it wouldn’t repay towns for demolishing zombie homes. The towns sued
The Democrat & Chronicle published an article discussing a lawsuit between Monroe County, N.Y. and its corresponding towns, Brighton and Irondequoit.
9 Nov 2017
MHA: HAMP Update: Important Information on HMPadmin.com and NPV Portal Security Update
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update outlining system maintenance scheduled to take place on December 10, 2017.
9 Nov 2017
Fannie Mae: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae issued a release highlighting information relevant to servicers and sellers.
8 Nov 2017
Exploring the State of Property Preservation
DS News published an article outlining a 2017 National Property Preservation Conference (NPPC) panel discussion moderated by Five Star Institute President and CEO Ed Delgado. The article includes comments from Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa.
8 Nov 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Kansas
On November 7, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Kansas as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that took place July 22-27, 2017.
7 Nov 2017
Fast-Tracking Foreclosure
DS News released an article offering an overview of the national foreclosure landscape. Included are comments from Safeguard Properties Founder and Chairman Robert Klein.
7 Nov 2017
Fannie Mae: Lender Letter LL-2017-09: Fannie Mae Extends Modification for Disaster Relief and Other Clarifications for Mortgage Loans Impacted by Disaster Events
Fannie Mae issued an update providing policy guidance for loans secured by properties located in a FEMA Declared Disaster Area eligible for Individual Assistance.
2 Nov 2017
FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2017-25: Servicing Requirements to Assist Borrowers Impacted by Eligible Disasters
Freddie Mac issued a release outlining the expansion of its requirements for mortgages held by borrowers whose mortgaged premises or places of employment are located in any eligible disaster area designated on or after August 25, 2017.
2 Nov 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster South Carolina
On November 1, 2017, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in South Carolina affected by Hurricane Irma from September 6-13, 2017.
1 Nov 2017
Fannie Mae: Updated CRS Remittance Codes; New eLearning Courses; and More
Fannie Mae issued a release highlighting information relevant to servicers and sellers.
1 Nov 2017
Freddie Mac: Why the Single Security Should Be on Your Radar
Freddie Mac issued a release reminding servicers of its upcoming Single Security initiative.
1 Nov 2017