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VA Circular 26-17-16: Award of VA Property Management and Servicing Contract
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular providing details concerning the award of the VA Real Estate Owned (REO) and Portfolio Servicing Contract (RPSC) to Vendor Resource Management (VRM), and operational matters related to VA’s REO and direct loan portfolio, also known as VA’s National Portfolio.
29 Jun 2017
Beyond Property Preservation: Proactively Tracking Legislation
The May-June issue of Servicing Management featured an article authored by Safeguard Properties Director of Community Initiatives Michael Halpern. In it, Halpern explores industry related legislation and how to effectively keep track of it.
28 Jun 2017
Blight Laws And The Movement Away From Plywood
Servicing Management published an article authored by Natalia Steele, partner at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP. In it, Steele outlines recent actions that have been taken to utilize polycarbonate window and door coverings to secure vacant properties.
28 Jun 2017
Fannie Mae: Redesigned Fannie Mae Connect; Loan Delivery Change Clarification; and More
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
28 Jun 2017
CFPB Issues Implementation Date Guidance to Mortgage Servicing Rule
HousingWire published an article discussing two documents released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) relating to the 2016 Mortgage Servicing Final Rule.
27 Jun 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Nebraska
On June 26, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Nebraska as a result of a severe winter storm and straight-line winds that took place April 29 to May 3, 2017.
26 Jun 2017
MHA HAMP Reporting Update: HAMP Reporting System Post Release Message and Independence Day Holiday Support and System Availability
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update outlining system availability during the Independence Day holiday.
26 Jun 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Idaho
On June 22, 2017, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Idaho as a result of severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that took place March 6-28, 2017.
22 Jun 2017
Freddie Mac: Enhancements Make it Easier to Share Guide Content and Find Recent Updates
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing the availability of a new functionality.
22 Jun 2017
FHFA First Quarter Foreclosure Prevention Report: Foreclosure Preventions Near 3.9 Million
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release highlighting its first quarter 2017 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
22 Jun 2017
VALERI Servicer Newsflash
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release containing Development Updates and the availability of a new Claims Bulk Upload Template. Please note that the release contains a revised effective date of the template that has been scheduled for Monday, June 26.
22 Jun 2017
Fannie Mae: Servicing Guide Updates; Quarterly Compass; and More
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
21 Jun 2017
FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2017-9: Servicing Updates
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing several servicing updates.
21 Jun 2017
FHA INFO #17-26R: CORRECTION: Training Opportunities (Reissued)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a revised version of FHA INFO #17-26R that offers corrected webinar links. The release features several training opportunities for servicers.
19 Jun 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Kansas
On June 16, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Kansas as a result of a severe winter storm, snowstorm, straight-line woods and flooding that took place April 28 to May 3, 2017.
16 Jun 2017
Freddie Mac: Customer Testing for Investor Reporting Changes ? What’s the Game Plan?
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing the availability of a Customer Testing Strategy to support its Investor Reporting Change Initiative.
16 Jun 2017