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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.
30 Jun 2016
FEMA Declared Disaster Texas
On June 29, 2016, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Texas as a result of severe storms and flooding that took place April 17-30, 2016.
29 Jun 2016
Here?s One Way to Fight Zombie Properties
The New York Law Journal published an article authored by Bruce J. Berkman, a partner with Berkman, Henoch, Peterson & Fenchel. In it, Berkman discusses a recently passed law in Hempstead Town, NY (Ordinance No. 46-2016) that requires servicers to provide a financial security deposit to maintain vacant and abandoned properties that are in the process of foreclosure.
29 Jun 2016
FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2016-12: Selling and Servicing Updates
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing a variety of selling and servicing updates.
29 Jun 2016
VA Circular 26-16-17 Special Relief Following West Virginia Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides
On June 28, the VA released Circular 26-16-17. The circular expresses concern about VA home loans borrowers affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in West Virginia.
28 Jun 2016
County OKs Plans to Alleviate Blight
LancasterOnline released an article highlighting the approval by Lancaster County, PA of the creation of a land bank authority to aid in the elimination of blight.
27 Jun 2016
Freddie Mac Extends Disaster Relief to Eligible Borrowers in West Virginia
Freddie Mac issued an update announcing the availability of its full menu of disaster relief policies to homeowners whose homes were damaged or destroyed by floods in West Virginia.
27 Jun 2016
MHA HAMP Reporting Update Independence Day Holiday Support and System Availability
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update highlighting system availability during the observance of the Independence Day holiday.
27 Jun 2016
Freddie Mac: Technology System Hours for Independence Day
Freddie Mac issued an update highlighting the availability of customer service and systems during the observance of the Independence Day holiday.
25 Jun 2016
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Actions Approach 3.7 Million Through First Quarter 2016
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has released its Foreclosure Prevention Report for the first quarter of 2016.
23 Jun 2016
Fannie Mae Single Family Servicing News: Principal Reduction Servicer FAQs Updated and HFI InDepth Summer Specials
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
22 Jun 2016
FHA INFO #16-38: Mortgagee Letter 2016-09
On June 22, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #16-38.
22 Jun 2016
Allegheny County Council OKs Participation in Land Bank
Trib Live published an article highlighting the decision of Allegheny County, PA to participate in the Tri-COG Land Bank.
21 Jun 2016
HUD Awards $42 Million in Housing Counseling Grants
he U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release highlighting the dispersal of several housing grants that will be used in part to prevent future foreclosures.
21 Jun 2016
Sullivan County Applying to Form a Land Bank
The Times Herald-Record published an article discussing the decision of Sullivan County, NY to apply for the creation of a land bank.
20 Jun 2016
MHA HAMP Update Supplemental Directive 16-04: Making Home Affordable Program – Handbook for Servicers Version 5.1
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a correction to version 5.1 of the MHA Program Handbook for Servicers of Non-GSE Mortgages.
17 Jun 2016