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Fannie Mae Releases FAQs Regarding CFPB Mortgage Servicing Rules
On January 10, Fannie Mae released Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) mortgage servicing rules.
15 Jan 2014
HAMP December UP Survey Available
On January 15, Making Home Affordable released a HAMP Reporting Update announcing availability of the December 2013 UP Survey.
15 Jan 2014
HUD ML 2014-1 Save Your Home Brochure for Delinquent Mortgagors
On January 10, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released Mortgagee Letter 2014-1, subtitled Save Your Home: Tips to Avoid Foreclosure – Brochure for Delinquent Mortgagors.
15 Jan 2014
MO SB 676 Proposed Legislation for Tenant Protections
On January 8, Missouri Senate Bill No. 676 was read for the first time during the second regular session of the 97th General Assembly.
14 Jan 2014
NH SB 341 Proposed Legislation Eviction Process for Foreclosures
On January 8, New Hampshire Senate Bill No. 341 was introduced and referred to the Commerce Committee.
14 Jan 2014
HUD December Housing Scorecard
On January 10, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released an update titled Obama Administration Releases December Housing Scorecard.
13 Jan 2014
Canton, OH Collects $1M from Bond Law on Default Properties
In January, CantonRep.com posted an article titled Canton Collects $1 Million with Bond Law on Default Properties.
10 Jan 2014
Lake Worth, FL Shares Plan to Clean Up Nuisance Properties
On January 2, CBS 12 News reported on a story titled Lake Worth Officials Share City’s Plan to Clean up Nuisance Properties.
10 Jan 2014
MI SB 35 Revises Fines and Penalties to Property Blight Violations
In December, Michigan Senate Bill 35 was enacted, revising civil fines and penalties relative to property blight violations. Servicers are exempt from the additional sanctions under SB 35.
10 Jan 2014
Fannie Mae Releases Property Valuation Update, 2014 Investor Calendar
On January 8, Fannie Mae released a servicing notice regarding property valuations. Also in January, Fannie Mae released its 2014 Investor Reporting and Remitting Calendar.
9 Jan 2014
FHFA Directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Delay Guarantee Fee Changes
On January 8, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released an announcement titled FHFA Directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac To Delay Guarantee Fee Changes.
9 Jan 2014
VA Circular 26-13-29 Mandatory Electronic Delivery of Loan Files
On December 26, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released Circular 26-13-29, subtitled Mandatory Electronic Delivery of Loan Files.
9 Jan 2014
WI Legislation to Address Foreclosures and Vacant Properties
On December 5, the office of Wisconsin State Representative Evan Goyke released an update titled Rep. Goyke Releases Legislation to Address Home Foreclosures and Vacant Properties.
8 Jan 2014
FEMA Declared Disaster Area Nebraska
On January 7, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Nebraska as a result of severe storms, winter storms, tornadoes, and flooding October 2-6.
8 Jan 2014
How Jaffa Doubled the Growth at Safeguard
Smart Business recently published an article about CEO Alan Jaffa doubling the growth at Safeguard.
8 Jan 2014
FHFA’s Watt Seen as Enigma in Fannie-Freddie Market
On January 6, Bloomberg Businessweek published an article titled Watt at FHFA Seen as Enigma in Fannie-Freddie Market: Mortgages.
6 Jan 2014