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VA Circular 26-16-22 Special Relief Following a Natural Disaster
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released Circular 26-16-22. The circular expresses concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by a natural disaster and describes measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief.
1 Aug 2016
Managing Litigation Inside and Out
The July issue of HousingWire featured an article by Safeguard Properties General Counsel Linda Erkkila. In it, Erkkila explores the benefits a company can experience from having an in-house legal team.
29 Jul 2016
Reaping a Recovery
The July issue of DS News published an article by Safeguard Properties Assistant Vice President of High Risk and Hazard Claims Steve Meyer. In it, Meyer describes the important role a mortgage field services provider plays in the hazard insurance recovery process.
29 Jul 2016
MHA HAMP Reporting Update Updated Data Dictionaries Posted
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update announcing the availability of updated Data Dictionaries on HMPadmin.com.
28 Jul 2016
Serious Delinquencies Continue to Seriously Decline
DS News published an article highlighting results from The Urban Institute’s Housing Finance Policy Center’s July 2016 Chartbook.
27 Jul 2016
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).
27 Jul 2016
Fannie Mae Lender Letter LL-2016-04 Mortgage Insurance Updates
Fannie Mae released a Lender Letter containing updates to several mortgage insurance requirements and lists.
26 Jul 2016
USDA’s Rural Housing Service Releases Housing Data and User-Friendly Tool
The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) posted a blog highlighting a new data release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Housing Service (RHS).
26 Jul 2016
Evansville’s Blight Elimination Program Could be Revived
TristateHomepage.com released an article discussing the approval of the Evansville, IN Land Bank Corporation, which will replace the Brownsfield Corporation as the non-profit in charge of the city’s land banking.
25 Jul 2016
FHA INFO #16-48: Press Release and White Paper on the Future of Foreclosure Prevention Issued Today
On July 25, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #16-48.
25 Jul 2016
Irondequoit Must Turn Over “Zombie” Home Records, Judge Rules
The Democrat & Chronicle released an article discussing a New York State Supreme Court ruling involving a Freedom of Information Law request made by the publication in regard to the town of Irondequoit’s vacant home records.
22 Jul 2016
FHFA Issues Proposed Rule on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Duty to Serve Underserved Markets
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) posted a blog offering an update on a proposed regulation that would require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to serve three underserved markets.
21 Jul 2016
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Announces Changes To Senior Leadership
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a press release announcing several internal leadership position changes.
20 Jul 2016
Fannie Mae Single Family Servicing News: Fannie Mae Property Maintenance and Management: HomeTracker Lender Center Enhancements
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
20 Jul 2016
Freddie Mac: Our Expert Q&A on Investment Property Schemes
Freddie Mac published an interview with Director of Fraud Prevention Robb Hagberg.
20 Jul 2016
HUD Reports Continued Progress For Housing Recovery
DS News released an article discussing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) latest housing scorecard.
20 Jul 2016