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Abandoned House Called ‘Big Eyesore’ Demolished Under Dekalb Co. Blight Program
The blight program in Dekalb County, Georgia is working to revitalize neighborhoods by abating or demolishing abandoned, blighted properties throughout the county.
7 Mar 2023
Mortgage Servicers and Government Agencies to Converge in D.C.
Safeguard Properties is set to sponsor the Five Star Government Forum at The National Press Club on April 11, 2023 in Washington, DC.
6 Mar 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Oklahoma Severe Winter Storm
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma to supplement tribal recovery efforts in areas affected by the severe winter storm from December 21-25. 2022.
3 Mar 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Arizona 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.
3 Mar 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – South Dakota Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorm
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of South Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe winter storms and snowstorm from December 12-25. 2022.
27 Feb 2023
Freddie Mac Serious Delinquency Rate Unchanged in January; Fannie Mae Decreased Slightly
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae report mortgage serious delinquency rate for January 2023.
27 Feb 2023
Black Knight: Mortgage Delinquencies Decrease in January
According to Black Knight’s First Look report, the percent of loans delinquent decreased 2.3% in January 2023 compared to December 2022.
24 Feb 2023
Zombie Foreclosures Inch Up Again Across the Nation
ATTOM has released its first-quarter 2023 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report, showing that approximately 1.3 million residential properties in the United States sit vacant.
23 Feb 2023
FHA Announces Lower Mortgage Insurance Premiums
HUD released details of a long-anticipated plan to reduce the annual MIP that are currently charged to FHA borrowers by 30 Basis Points.
22 Feb 2023
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases to 0.64% in January
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s monthly Loan Monitoring Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 6 basis points as of January 31, 2023.
21 Feb 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Rosebud Sioux Tribe Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorm
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in areas affected by severe winter storms and snowstorm from December 12-25, 2022.
20 Feb 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Oglala Sioux Tribe Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorm
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the Oglala Sioux Tribe in areas affected by severe winter storms and snowstorm from December 12-25, 2022.
20 Feb 2023
Fannie REO Inventory Increased in Q4; Expected to Increase Further in 2023
Fannie Mae reported that REO inventory increased 23% over Q4 2021 at the end of Q4 2022.
20 Feb 2023
Delinquency Rate for Mortgage Loans on the Rise – MBA
Mortgage Bankers Associated reported that delinquency rates for loans on residential properties increased at the end of 2022 amid economic headwinds and inflationary pressures.
17 Feb 2023
Freddie Mac Announces 2022 SHARP Award Winners
Freddie Mac announced the winners of the 2022 Servicer Honors and Rewards Program (SHARP), which annually recognizes mortgage loan Servicers for quality servicing, risk management and sustainable homeownership.
16 Feb 2023
Fannie Mae Honors 22 High-Performing Mortgage Servicers
Fannie Mae announced the winners of the 2022 Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards (STAR), which annually recognizes mortgage servicers for competency, capacity, and overall performance.
16 Feb 2023