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FHFA February 2017 Refinance Report
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published its February 2017 Refinance Report.
13 Apr 2017
Fannie Mae: Announcement SVC-2017-03: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers. Included are Servicing Guide changes that respond to industry feedback to increase the limits of property preservation repair descriptions and expenses to include clearboarding.
12 Apr 2017
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – January 2017
The Federal Housing Finance Administration (FHFA) published its January 2017 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
12 Apr 2017
FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2017-4: Incorporating Investor Reporting Changes
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing the incorporation of several changes associated with their Investor Reporting Change Initiative.
12 Apr 2017
MHA HAMP Reporting Update: HMPadmin.com Site Availability and Updated MHA Duplicate Borrower Process Documents Posted
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update outlining website maintenance and the availability of new documents posted to HMPadmin.com.
12 Apr 2017
VA Circular 26-17-10: Department of Veterans Affairs Affordable Modification
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a circular providing guidance and instructions for modifying VA guaranteed loans.
7 Apr 2017
Changing With the Times
The April issue of DS News featured an article authored by Safeguard Properties Vice President of Vendor Management Joe Iafigliola. In it, Iafigliola discusses the discipline of change management, which focuses on how people and teams are affected by an organizational transition.
6 Apr 2017
Rhode Island Bills Set Sights on Foreclosed Properties
RI H 5265 was introduced into the Rhode Island General Assembly on January 27 and was recommended to be held for further study by the House Judiciary Committee on March 1. The bill aims to establish the “Foreclosed Property Upkeep Act” and require a purchaser to maintain property by posting a bond and identify an agent for service of process.
5 Apr 2017
Pennsylvania Ponders Fast-Track Foreclosure Bill
On March 1, PA SB 471 was introduced and referred to the Committee on Banking and Insurance.
5 Apr 2017
Fannie Mae: Fannie Mae Connect and LoanSphere Invoicing Enhancements
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
5 Apr 2017
Land Banks Created to Help Remove, Rehabilitate Run-Down Homes
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel published an article exploring the establishment of land banks throughout the state of Ohio and how they are used to combat blight.
2 Apr 2017
Post-Hurricane Sandy Bill Grants Homeowners Mortgage Forbearance
NJ.com released an article discussing a New Jersey Department of Community Affairs mortgage forbearance program that would allow certain homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy to suspend mortgage payments and have them tacked onto the end of their loans.
31 Mar 2017
Freddie Mac: We’re Making It Easier for You to Reset Your Password
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing the introduction of a new password reset capability for single-family customers who access tools through their website.
30 Mar 2017
MHA HAMP Reporting Update: Updated Data Dictionaries and New MHA Program Milestone Reporting Guidance Job Aid Posted
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update announcing the availability of several updated Data Dictionaries.
30 Mar 2017
Fannie Mae: Preforeclosure Clear Boarding Clarification
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers. The release includes a clarification containing common questions regarding Fannie Mae’s recent preforeclosure clear boarding allowable.
29 Mar 2017
FHFA: Report Details Progress on the 2016 Scorecard for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing the availability of a progress report summarizing the 2016 activities of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
29 Mar 2017