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Five Star?s Delgado Asks Castro to Address Vacant and Abandoned Properties Issue
DS News published an article discussing a recent meeting between Five Star Institute President and CEO Frank Delgado and HUD Secretary Julian Castro.
17 Feb 2016
Fannie Mae Single-Family Servicing News: Servicer Expense Reimbursement Notification of Updates to LoanSphere Invoicing
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
17 Feb 2016
FHFA Kicks Off #HARPNow Social Media Campaign – HARP Expires in December
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) posted a blog announcing the kickoff of a new social media campaign surrounding the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP).
17 Feb 2016
HARP Refinances Total 3.38 Million Through the Fourth Quarter
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release discussing findings from its fourth quarter 2015 Refinance Report.
17 Feb 2016
MHA HAMP Reporting Update January 2016 UP Survey Now Available
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a HAMP Reporting Update announcing the availability of the January 2016 UP Survey.
17 Feb 2016
Setting the Tone
A recently published issue of DS News featured an article by Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa. In it, Jaffa discusses the continuing evolution of the mortgage servicing industry and highlights several opportunities companies can embrace in 2016 to protect and preserve properties at a higher level.
15 Feb 2016
Flint’s Problems Didn’t Start with Water
The Detroit Free Press released an article discussing the issues faced by Flint, Michigan before and after the recent water crisis.
13 Feb 2016
Fannie Mae: Excess Attorney Fee Request Guidelines Updates
Fannie Mae has posted an updated version of the New Jersey AAA Matrix to the Excess Attorney Fee Guidelines webpage.
12 Feb 2016
FHA INFO #16-07: Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Mortgagee Optional Election Assignment Extension to 120-Day Assignment Requirement
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #16-07.
12 Feb 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).
12 Feb 2016
FEMA Declared Disaster Mississippi
On February 11, 2016, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Mississippi as a result of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that took place December 23-28, 2015.
11 Feb 2016
Bill Would Allow for Land Bank Establishment in Virginia
Virginia House Bill 268, titled the Land Bank Entities Act, would authorize the establishment of a land bank by any locality or two or more combined localities. The bill passed a House vote on February 10, 2016.
11 Feb 2016
Fannie Mae: Selling and Servicing Flexibilities Available to Homeowners Impacted by the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis
Fannie Mae issued a Selling and Servicing Notice reminding servicers and lenders about existing products, loan options and servicing flexibilities that are available for homeowners who may be impacted by the water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
11 Feb 2016
Freddie Mac Support for Homeowners in Flint, Michigan
Freddie Mac issued a release reminding servicers and sellers of all the mortgage options that are available to homeowners in Flint, Michigan.
11 Feb 2016
HUD Written Testimony of Edward L. Golding
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the written testimony of Edward L. Golding before the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.
11 Feb 2016