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FHFA: Final Amendments to Stress Testing Rule
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is adopting a final rule amending its stress testing rule adopted in 2013 to implement section 165(i) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
24 Nov 2015
Buiding Better Relationships
The November issue of DS News featured an article authored by Safeguard Properties Director of Open Orders Jeremy Barrick. In it, Barrick discusses the critical importance of field services companies to establish strong relationships with internal employees and third-party vendors in order to ensure their growth and success.
23 Nov 2015
Rep. Israel Announced Bill to Turn ?Zombie? Homes into Housing for Homeless Veterans
The office of U.S. Congressman Steve Israel (NY-03) issued a press release discussing the introduction of the Housing Our Heroes Act (H.R. 3970).
23 Nov 2015
Freddie Mac November 2015 Insight & Outlook
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing the availability of its November 2015 Insight and Outlook.
23 Nov 2015
MBA: NJ, NY, Florida contain highest percent of foreclosures
HousingWire released an article highlighting a recent Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) chart of the week.
20 Nov 2015
Fannie Mae Introduces Streamlined Data, Information Portal
National Mortgage News published an article discussing the launch of Fannie Mae Connect, a new online portal which consolidates a number of reports and data into one location.
20 Nov 2015
Scranton Creating Registry of Foreclosed Homes
The Scranton Times-Tribune published an article discussing the plans of Scranton, Pennsylvania to adopt a resolution that would create a registry for foreclosed vacant properties.
19 Nov 2015
Servicers Turn to DIY Tech to Improve the Customer Experience
National Mortgage News published an article discussing results from a survey it conducted through a partnership with SourceMedia Research in September 2015.
19 Nov 2015
Feds Set Deadline to Claim Independent Foreclosure Review Relief Funds
HousingWire published an article discussing the time frame borrowers eligible for payment under the Independent Foreclosure Review Payment Agreements have to cash checks.
19 Nov 2015
Delgado Applauds Passage of Ohio Foreclosure Fast Track Bill, Urges Senate to Act
DS News published an article featuring comments by Safeguard Properties Founder and Chairman of the Board Robert Klein and Five Star Institute President and CEO Ed Delgado in regards to Ohio HB 134, which has passed by a unanimous vote in the Ohio House of Representatives and will move on to the Senate for a final vote before becoming law.
18 Nov 2015
Fannie Mae: Extension of Enhanced Borrower Incentives for Mortgage Release
Fannie Mae has announced that the enhanced borrower incentive for Mortgage Release will continue beyond December 1, 2015 in identified jurisdictions.
18 Nov 2015
FHFA Releases 2015 Performance and Accountability Report
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing the availability of its 2015 Performance and Accountability Report.
16 Nov 2015
Freddie Mac: We’re Moving Workout Prospector Forward
Freddie Mac issued a release discussing its Workout Prospector and the implementation of a new automated settlement functionality for liquidations.
16 Nov 2015
MHA HAMP Reporting Update October 2015 UP Survey Now Available
Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update announcing the availability of the October 2015 UP Survey.
16 Nov 2015
VA Circular 26-15-30 Title Documentation of HOA Matters in Florida
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released Circular 26-15-30. The circular provides guidance on the submission of title documents to VA’s property management contractor when conveying a property to VA in the State of Florida. The circular corrects and amends the previous Circular 26-15-26.
16 Nov 2015
Fannie Mae: Servicing eNotes
Fannie Mae released a fact sheet outlining the process for servicing eNotes for its servicers, sub-servicers and lenders.
13 Nov 2015