Archives For: Investor and Regulatory Updates
Fannie Mae Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2015-13 Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae released an announcement (revised version) containing a number of Servicing Guide policy changes, including updates to property inspection frequency and lender-placed insurance requirements.
30 Oct 2015
Freddie Mac: New! Keep Track of DRLS Law Firm Reporting with ADR Access
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing access for servicers to utilize its Attorney Data Reporting (ADR) system.
29 Oct 2015
MHA HAMP Reporting Update April 2016 HAMP Reporting Tool Release Preview
Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update announcing an update to the HAMP Reporting System which will take place on April 1, 2016.
29 Oct 2015
FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2015-19: Updated Requirements for Information Security, Fraud Reporting and More
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing updated requirements for information security programs, business continuity planning and fraud reporting.
28 Oct 2015
Freddie Mac: Doing Better Business Together With Improved Guide Design and Usability
Freddie Mac issued a release outlining the reorganization of its Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide, which will become the official guide format in March 2016.
28 Oct 2015
MHA HAMP Reporting Update Base NPV Model Documentation v7.0 Available
Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update announcing the availability of the Base Net Present Value (NPV) Model Documentation for version 7.0.
28 Oct 2015
FHFA Statement of Alfred M. Pollard
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released the statement of Alfred M. Pollard before the Pennsylvania Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee and House of Representatives Urban Affairs Committee.
27 Oct 2015
HUD Extends Deadline for HECMs in Default
DS News published an article discussing an announcement by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to extend the deadline for the submission of payable requests for home equity conversion mortgages (HECMs) that defaulted on or after April 23, 2015, due to unpaid property charges.
23 Oct 2015
Fannie Mae Path to Approval Toolkit Updated
Fannie Mae announced that the Path to Approval Toolkit has been updated in connection with Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2015-08, Servicer Eligibility and Oversight Requirements for prospective seller/servicers.
21 Oct 2015
VA Circular 26-15-26 Title Documentation in Florida
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released Circular 26-15-26. The circular provides guidance on the submission of title documents to VA’s property management contractor when conveying a property to VA in the State of Florida.
20 Oct 2015