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Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases to .55% in March
The MBA monthly Loan Monitoring Survey revealed that the total number of loans in forbearance has decreased to .55%, down from .6% the previous month.
17 Apr 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Indiana Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Indiana to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from March 31 – April 1, 2023.
15 Apr 2023
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Rhode Island Exeter Fire
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for areas of the state of Rhode Island affected by the Exeter Fire on April 14, 2023.
14 Apr 2023
FHA Seeks Feedback on Proposed Changes to Increase Access to Affordable Financing for Properties with Accessory Dwelling Units
FHA is working to update its requirements for insuring mortgages on single family homes with Accessory Dwelling Units to allow for more borrowers to qualify for financing.
13 Apr 2023
Cass County Blight Elimination Program to Demolish Eight Structures in First Round of Funding
The Cass County Land Bank Authority will use funds awarded by the passing of House Bill 5783 to fund the Blight Elimination Program, beginning with the restoration of 8 blighted properties.
13 Apr 2023
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Kansas Haddam Fire
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for areas of the state of Kansas affected by the Haddam Fire on April 13, 2023.
13 Apr 2023
County Land Bank has Decade Worth of Success
Over a 10 year period, the Chautauqua County Land Bank has been able to successfully facilitate 118 properties and complete 172 demolitions.
12 Apr 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Navajo Nation Severe Winter Storms and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the Navajo Nation Reservation in Arizona to supplement tribal recovery efforts in areas affected by severe winter storms and flooding from January 14 – January 17, 2023.
11 Apr 2023
HUD Awards $98 Million in Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants and Opens New $10 Million Funding Opportunity for Local Planning Efforts
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge has announced “Supplemental Grant” awards for Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grantees totaling over $98 million.
11 Apr 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Kentucky Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Kentucky to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from March 3 – March 4, 2023.
10 Apr 2023
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration – Nebraska Waconda-Beaver Lake Fire Complex
FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for areas of the state of Nebraska affected by the Waconda-Beaver Lake Fire Complex beginning April 8, 2023 and continuing.
9 Apr 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Tennessee Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Tennessee to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from March 31 – April 1, 2023.
7 Apr 2023
FHFA Announces Updated Equitable Housing Finance Plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
FHFA announced updates to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s Equitable Housing Finance Plans for 2023.
5 Apr 2023
Topeka Introduces Land Bank Program to Repurpose Properties for Affordable Housing
Topeka city leaders are considering a new proposal to transform many of the city’s vacant and blighted properties into affordable housing.
5 Apr 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Arkansas Severe Winter Storm
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Arkansas to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe winter storm from January 30 – February 2, 2023.
4 Apr 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – California Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of the state of California affected by severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from February 21 – July 10, 2023.
3 Apr 2023