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Home Values Severely Impacted by Environmental Hazards
DS News published an article discussing findings from the latest ATTOM Data Solutions Environmental Hazards Housing Risk Index.
15 Feb 2017
Fannie Mae: Servicing Guide Updates Announced
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
15 Feb 2017
FHFA: Refinance Volume Continued to Slow in Fourth Quarter
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing the availability of its fourth quarter 2016 Refinance Report.
15 Feb 2017
FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2017-1: Servicer Reimbursement for Use of a Lockbox on an Abandoned Property
Freddie Mac issued a release containing several servicing updates. Included is the announcement of a reimbursement for servicers who incorporate the use of a lockbox for securing abandoned properties.
15 Feb 2017
Mortgage Delinquencies Edge Slightly Higher From Record Lows
HousingWire published an article discussing findings from a recent Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) national delinquency survey.
15 Feb 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster California
On February 14, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California as a result of severe winter storms, flooding and mudslides that took place January 3-12, 2017.
14 Feb 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Hoopa Valley Tribe Reservation
On February 14, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Hoopa Valley Tribe Reservation as a result of a severe winter storm that took place January 3-5, 2017.
14 Feb 2017
Not all Materials are Created Equal
DS News released an article outlining a report commissioned by Community Blight Solutions that outlines the benefits of using polycarbonate clearboarding to secure and maintain vacant properties.
14 Feb 2017
MHA HAMP Reporting Update: Presidents? Day Holiday Support and System Availability
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update outlining system availability during the Presidents’ Day holiday.
14 Feb 2017
Bankruptcy Case Update: A Flawless Foreclosure is Not Preference
Barley Snyder Attorneys at Law released an article authored by Attorney Joseph P. Schalk. In it, Schalk discusses a Pennsylvania court case in which a judge held that a sheriff sale cannot be reversed by way of a preferential transfer action.
13 Feb 2017
Sen. Blumenthal and Rep. Ellison Introduce the Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act
The office of Representative Keith Ellison (D-MN) issued a press release announcing the introduction of H.R. 915/S.325 (Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act).
13 Feb 2017
HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Louisiana Tornado Victims
The Department of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUD) issued a press release announcing that it will speed up federal assistance to the State of Louisiana and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters affected by severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds.
13 Feb 2017
VALERI Servicer Newsflash
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued an announcement containing several Development Updates relevant to servicers.
13 Feb 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Louisiana
On February 11, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Louisiana as a result of severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds that took place February 7, 2017.
11 Feb 2017
VA Circular 26-17-04: Special Relief Following Severe Storms and Tornadoes in Georgia and Mississippi
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular expressing concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by severe weather in the states of Georgia and Mississippi.
10 Feb 2017
Tenant Protection Bills Proposed in Several States
Several pieces of legislation revolving around the subject of tenant protection have been introduced in the states of Indiana, New York and Virginia.
9 Feb 2017