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Freddie Mac: Four Questions to Get Back to Basics With Fraud Prevention
Freddie Mac released an article aimed at helping organizations assess their fraud prevention readiness.
22 Feb 2016
Get ready: Regulators are Looking Hard at Cybersecurity of Third-Party Vendors
HousingWire published an article outlining a panel at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Servicing Conference which examined data security threats servicers need to address.
20 Feb 2016
Rhode Island Supreme Court Gives HOAs Priority Above Mortgage Liens
HousingWire published an article discussing the Supreme Court of Rhode Island’s support of the homeowner’s association “super priority” concept.
19 Feb 2016
Rhode Island to Get $9.68 Million More From Hardest Hit Fund to Stave Off Foreclosures
The Providence Journal published an article discussing an announcement from the office of U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) in regards to foreclosure funding made available by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Hardest Hit Fund.
19 Feb 2016
Treasury Announces Additional Investment in Hardest Hit Fund
The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a press release announcing that it will invest an additional $2 billion in funds for assistance to struggling homeowners and communities.
19 Feb 2016
HUD Makes $40 Million Available for Housing Counseling Grants
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing financial support for hundreds of housing counseling organizations across the country that can assist families with purchasing their first home, locating affordable rental housing or avoiding foreclosure.
19 Feb 2016
‘Flare-Ups’ of Bad Loans Still a Risk to Mortgage Servicers
National Mortgage News published an article highlighting an interview with LRES Chief Executive Roger Beane which took place at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Servicing Conference.
18 Feb 2016
How to Prevent Zombie Foreclosures and Improve Neighborhoods
The Judicial Edge published an article authored by Gregg Hagopain, assistant city attorney for the City of Milwaukee, WI. In it, Hagopain discusses how judicial supervision of mortgage foreclosure cases can help prevent zombie foreclosures.
18 Feb 2016
Servicers Seek More Say in Regs that Threaten Profits
National Mortgage News published an article highlighting discussion of servicer regulation and compliance costs at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Servicing Conference in Orlando, Florida.
18 Feb 2016
Vacant and Abandoned Properties: An ?Issue of National Concern?
DS News released an article discussing an industry panel moderated by Five Star Institute President and CEO Ed Delgado taking place at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Servicing Conference.
18 Feb 2016
FHFA Prepared Remarks of Melvin Watt
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released the prepared remarks of Melvin L. Watt at the Bipartisian Policy Center.
18 Feb 2016
FEMA Declared Disaster Alaska
On February 17, 2016, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Alaska as a result of a severe storm that took place December 12-15, 2015.
17 Feb 2016
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