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Death of Defendant During Pendency of Connecticut Foreclosure Action ? Appellate Case Update
The National Law Review published an article authored by Andrew Barsom of Murtha Cullina LLP. In it, Barsom discusses a recent action from the Connecticut Appellate Court in regard to the topic of whether or not a lender foreclosing a mortgage in Connecticut must comply with the statutory process to make the administrator of the decedent a party to the action to ensure a proper judgment of foreclosure enter.
14 Jun 2016
FHFA: April 2016 Refinance Report
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its April 2016 Refinance Report.
14 Jun 2016
Congress to Consider Changes to Controversial CFPB Complaint Database
HousingWire published an article discussing the CFPB Data Accountability Act, which was recently introduced into the House of Representatives.
13 Jun 2016
MHA HAMP Reporting Update GSE HAMP Modifications ? Dodd Frank Certification (DFC) Signature Date Reporting
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a HAMP Reporting Update in regard to Dodd Frank Certification (DFC).
10 Jun 2016
OCC Bulletin 2016-20: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a bulletin discussing the temporary extension of certain protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).
10 Jun 2016
VALERI Servicer Newsflash
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a VALERI Servicer Newsflash containing information on a number of subjects, including information regarding Circular 26-16-14, servicer contacts and system development updates.
10 Jun 2016
Foreclosure Firm Cleared of FHA Loan Deficiency Liability by Federal Court
A recent article authored by Joel E. Tasca and Jenny N. Perkins of Ballard Spahr LLP addressed an action by an Illinois federal district court pertaining to the issue of a deficiency on a Federal Housing Authority (FHA) insured loan.
9 Jun 2016
Danville Joins Vermilion County Land Bank
WRSP/WCCU Fox Illinois released a report announcing the final decision of Danville, IL to join the Vermilion County land bank.
8 Jun 2016
County Identifies Responsible Parties to ?Zombie? Properties
The Ken-Ton Bee published an article discussing the efforts of New York State Assemblyman Michael Kearns to collect public complaints pertaining to vacant, blighted homes in order to raise awareness of their existence and inspire action from the state.
8 Jun 2016
Fannie Mae Single Family Servicing News: Announcement SVC-2016-05 and Lender Letter LL-2016-03
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
8 Jun 2016
FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2016-10: Servicing Updates
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing revised requirements related to the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) expiration and the extension of Lender-Placed Insurance (LPI) deductables mandatory effective date for servicers.
8 Jun 2016
VA Circular 26-12-5 Change 2 New VA Property Management and Servicing Contractor
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a revised version of Circular 26-12-5. The circular updates servicing contractor information.
6 Jun 2016
MHA HAMP Reporting Update Q2 2016 Base NPV Documentation Supplement Available
On June 3, Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a HAMP Reporting Update announcing the availability of the Q2 2016 Base NPV Model Documentation Supplement.
3 Jun 2016
Proposed New York Legislation Targets Foreclosure Policy
Two bills involving foreclosure procedure have advanced to a third reading in the New York State Assembly: A.8559 (Relates to providing notice to a homeowner whose property is being foreclosed that they do not have to abandon the property until the day of the foreclosure sale) and A.4842 (Requires plaintiffs in mortgage foreclosure actions to provide contact information).
1 Jun 2016
Kathy Cogan Named a 2016 Rising Star by HousingWire Magazine
Safeguard Properties announced Assistant Vice President of Account Management Kathy Cogan as one of the 50 industry professionals to receive the 2016 Rising Star Award by HousingWire magazine.
1 Jun 2016
Congressional Grants to Aid More Struggling Borrowers
DS News published an article discussing the latest grant by the National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling (NFMC) program to assist areas throughout the country struggling with high rates of foreclosure.
31 May 2016