Archives For: Investor and Regulatory Updates
Fannie Mae: Texas AAA Matrix Update
Fannie Mae announced that Investor Pre-Approval is no longer required for services rendered on or after Oct. 1, 2020, for claims associated with a home equity judicial foreclosure in Texas.
30 Sep 2020
HUD: FHA INFO #20-71: FHA Catalyst: Claims Module Now Includes Reacquisition Claims Submission Functionality
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a release announcing a new submission method through FHA Catalyst for reacquisition claims by mortgagees.
28 Sep 2020
VA: VALERI Special Announcement
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release containing updates relevant to servicers. Included is the availability of a new report providing all Reasons for Default (RFD) if an Electronic Default Notice has been reported.
24 Sep 2020
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – Second Quarter 2020
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its second quarter 2020 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report.
24 Sep 2020
FHFA: Input on Strategic Plan For Fiscal Years 2021-2024 Request
The FHFA issued a request for input on its Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2021-2024, which establishes new goals that are necessary for FHFA to fulfill its statutory duties, including responsibly ending the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
22 Sep 2020
HUD: FHA INFO #20-68: Pre-Recorded Servicing and Loss Mitigation Webinar
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that the pre-recorded Servicing and Loss Mitigation for FHA-Insured Mortgages in Presidentially-Declared Major Disaster Areas webinar has been posted on the Single Family Housing Archived Webinars page, and is now available for viewing.
18 Sep 2020
HUD: Disaster Assistance for Victims of Oregon Wildfires
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced federal disaster assistance for the State of Oregon to provide support to homeowners and low-income renters displaced from their homes in areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds.
17 Sep 2020
Fannie Mae: Reminder of Assistance Options for Borrowers Affected by Hurricane Sally and West Coast Wildfires
Fannie Mae issued a release reminding those impacted by Hurricane Sally and the West Coast Wildfires of disaster relief options.
16 Sep 2020
Freddie Mac Confirms Disaster Relief Policies for Homeowners Affected by Hurricane Sally and Wildfires
Freddie Mac issued a release reminding mortgage servicers of its disaster relief policies for homeowners amid Hurricane Sally and the ongoing wildfires threatening California and the Western states.
16 Sep 2020
HUD: FHA INFO #20-67: HERMIT System Update
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced updates to the Home Equity Reverse Mortgage Information Technology (HERMIT) system’s file format and layout.
16 Sep 2020