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Safeguard Employs Strategic Systems to Capture Property Conditions in Real Time
As part on an ongoing feature, HousingWire has recognized Safeguard Properties as one of their Power Players. In a special feature article, Safeguard’s plans to use its evolving technologies for extended automation and integration within the servicing industry are discussed and highlighted with comments from CEO Alan Jaffa.
1 Feb 2017
Connecticut Looks to Address Crumbling Foundations
Numerous bills have been introduced in the Connecticut Legislature that focus on deteriorating concrete foundations and the contributing factor of a mineral known as pyrrhotite.
31 Jan 2017
First Responders Getting Past the Plywood
DS News published an article discussing the downside of using plywood to secure windows and doors on vacant and abandoned properties.
31 Jan 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Georgia
On January 25, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Georgia as a result of severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds that took place January 2, 2017.
25 Jan 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Oregon
On January 25, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oregon as a result of a severe winter storm and flooding that took place December 14-17, 2016.
25 Jan 2017
New York Proposes Foreclosure Action Law
S3640 has been introduced in the New York State Senate and was referred to the Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee. The bill would require a plaintiff in a mortgage foreclosure action to maintain the subject property in good faith.
25 Jan 2017
CFPB’s Final Mortgage Servicing Rule Implementation Possibly Delayed
HousingWire published an article discussing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final mortgage servicing rule, which was published on October 19, 2016.
25 Jan 2017
VALERI Servicer Newsflash
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued an announcement containing important information for servicers, including several revisions to multiple chapters and appendices in the M26-4 Servicer Handbook.
25 Jan 2017
Florida Bill Would Expand Lienholders? Rights
DS News published an article discussing FL H.B. 471, which has been introduced in the Florida State Senate.
24 Jan 2017
HUD Announces Change to Debenture Interest Rates
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced changes in the interest rates to be paid on debentures issued with respect to a loan or mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration under the provisions of the National Housing Act (the Act).
24 Jan 2017
FHA INFO #17-04: HECM Final Rule Published (Docket No. FR-5353-F-03); and New Servicing Guidance for FHA-insured Properties Encumbered with a PACE Obligation (ML 17-06)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #17-04.
19 Jan 2017
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – October 2016
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published its October 2016 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
19 Jan 2017
CDN Releases Vacant, Blighted, Abandoned Properties Study
The Community Development Network of Maryland (CDN) issued a press release announcing the availability of a study that aims to help with the challenges of vacant, abandoned and blighted properties throughout the state.
18 Jan 2017
Fannie Mae: Announcement SVC-2017-01: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
18 Jan 2017
FHA INFO #17-03: Changes to HECM Claim Type 22 Assignment Requests; IT Security and Data Privacy Protocols
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #17-03.
18 Jan 2017
Freddie Mac: Building Continues: Additional Investor Reporting Technical Specifications
Freddie Mac issued a release outlining the second of two technical specifications releases that support its Investor Reporting Change Initiative.
18 Jan 2017