Archives For: Industry Updates
Court Finds Foreclosure Filing Fee Unconstitutional
DS News published an article authored by Anselmo Lindberg & Associates LLC Attorney Christopher S. Iaria. In it, Iaria explores a recent ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court that found a foreclosure filing fee to be in violation of free access, equal protection, due process and uniformity clauses.
5 Aug 2021
CDC Issues Eviction Order in Areas of Substantial and High Transmission
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order setting new limits on evictions for payment of rent or mortgage for U.S. counties experiencing high levels of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). The order will expire on October 3.
3 Aug 2021
CFPB: Tool to Help Renters and Landlords Access Federal Assistance
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released an online tool to help renters and landlords impacted by the pandemic easily find and apply for payment assistance for rent, utilities and other expenses.
28 Jul 2021
ATTOM: East Coast States Most at Risk for Housing Impacts
ATTOM Data issued its second quarter 2021 Coronavirus Report. According to its findings, East Coast states are more vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic impact.
22 Jul 2021
FEMA Designates $700 Million in Hazard Mitigation
DS News reported that FEMA has selected the sub-applications for the $700 million being made available in fiscal year 2020 for Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant programs.
15 Jul 2021
OCC: Organizational Change Announcement
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced structural changes intended to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness.
6 Jul 2021
CFPB: Landlords and Agencies to Report Rental Information Accurately
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released an enforcement compliance bulletin reminding landlords, consumer reporting agencies and others of their critical obligations to accurately report rental and eviction information.
1 Jul 2021
Supreme Court, FHFA Back Tenant and Homeowner Protections
DS News reported that the U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request to invalidate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) moratorium on evictions.
30 Jun 2021
CFPB: Federal Servicing Regulation Amendments Issued
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized amendments to federal mortgage servicing regulations to reinforce the ongoing economic recovery as the federal foreclosure moratoria are phased out.
28 Jun 2021
Biden Nominates Two for Top HUD Roles
DS News published an article providing an overview of HUD leadership role nominees from President Joe Biden.
28 Jun 2021