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Missouri Bill Calls for Property Manager Listing
The Kansas City Star published an article discussing MO SB 111. The bill, which was signed by Governor Eric Greitens on July 11, 2017, will require limited liability companies (LLC) that manage property in Kansas City to file an affidavit that names a person responsible for the property.
12 Jul 2017
Fannie Mae: SVC-2017-06: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae issued an update containing property inspection and preservation updates.
12 Jul 2017
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – April 2017
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published its April 2017 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
12 Jul 2017
MBA Responds to Calls for Comments on CFPB?s Servicing Rule
HousingWire published an article discussing comments submitted by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) in regard to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) 2013 Mortgage Servicing Rule.
12 Jul 2017
CFPB Names Advisory Board Members
DS News published an article outlining a recent announcement from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
10 Jul 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.
10 Jul 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Oklahoma
On July 7, 2017, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oklahoma as a result of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that took place April 28 to May 2, 2017.
7 Jul 2017
Georgia Adopts Provisions Regarding Mortgage Servicing
The State of Georgia Department of Banking and Finance issued a bulletin outlining several new provisions that went into effect on July 19, 2017.
7 Jul 2017
Floral Park Eyes Cash for Zombie House Maintenance
An ordinance that would provide money for the maintenance of abandoned homes that are under foreclosure was recently adopted by the Village of Floral Park, N.Y.
6 Jul 2017
City of Las Vegas Develops New Tool in Fight Against Squatters
The Las Vegas Sun published an article discussing a recent decision by the Las Vegas City Council that expanded the types of properties that can be added to the city’s registry of vacant properties.
6 Jul 2017
Vacant Housing Registry is Illegal Investors Claim in Lawsuit
NJ.com published an article outlining a lawsuit that questions the legality of a vacant property registration program in Gloucester County, NJ.
6 Jul 2017
Fannie Mae: Simplified Expense Reimbursement and More
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
6 Jul 2017
The Hope of High Tech
DS News released an article exploring the continued development and sophistication of mortgage servicing technology.
6 Jul 2017
Banishing Blight: Officials, Experts, and Lawmakers Meet for Roundtable
DS News published an article highlighting a recent roundtable event on community blight that took place in Harrisburg, Pa. The event featured Safeguard Properties Founder and Chairman Robert Klein as a key participant.
5 Jul 2017
Community Initiatives Department Partners for Industry Education in 2017
Safeguard’s community initiatives department spent the first half of the year collaborating with industry professionals to deliver several educational classes focusing on topics including the foreclosure process and best practices in code enforcement.
30 Jun 2017
FHFA Proposes 2018-2020 Housing Goals For Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing a proposed rule that would establish new housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2018 through 2020.
29 Jun 2017