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Obama Administration Considering Extension of HAMP Servicing Rules
HousingWire published an article discussing a speech given by Counselor to the Secretary of the Treasury Antonio Weiss at the Consumer Federation of America’s Annual Financial Services Conference.
4 Dec 2015
VALERI Servicer Newsflash
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a VALERI Servicer Newsflash containing information regarding a number of VALERI Reports.
4 Dec 2015
Fannie Mae: Revised Webinar on Expanded Borrower “Pay for Performance” Incentives
Fannie Mae announced the availability of an updated recorded webinar regarding policy requirements for the Expanded Borrower “Pay for Performance” Incentives for Fannie Mae HAMP Modifications.
2 Dec 2015
Expansion of FHFA?s Neighborhood Stabilization Initiative Effective Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) posted a blog discussing the expansion of the Neighborhood Stabilization Initiative (NSI), which has officially gone into effect.
1 Dec 2015
MHA HAMP Reporting Update Q4 2015 Base NPV Documentation Supplement Available
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a HAMP Reporting Update announcing the availability of the Q4 2015 Base NPV Model Documentation Supplement for the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP).
1 Dec 2015
Foreclosure Sales Are Way Down?But So Are Solutions
DS News published an article discussing foreclosure data released by HOPE NOW.
30 Nov 2015
FHFA Launches New Blog, FHFA Insights
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the debut of its new blog, FHFA Insights.
30 Nov 2015
HARP Refi Numbers Dwindling Despite FHFA?s Efforts
DS News published an article discussing findings from the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) third quarter Refinance Report.
27 Nov 2015
Fannie Mae Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2015-14 Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae released an announcement containing a number of Servicing Guide changes, including updates to short sale hazard loss proceed remittance, pledge of servicing rights and Hawaii foreclosure fees.
25 Nov 2015
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