Archives For: Investor and Regulatory Updates
VA: Circular 26-19-29: Special Relief Following Tropical Storm Imelda
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular that expresses concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by Tropical Storm Imelda and describes measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief.
8 Nov 2019
OCC: Deputy Comptroller for Operational Risk Named
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced that Kevin Greenfield would become the agency’s Deputy Comptroller for Operational Risk.
7 Nov 2019
Fannie Mae: Modification Interest Rate Adjustment Update
Fannie Mae issued an exhibit providing the current Modification Interest Rate used to evaluate borrowers for conventional mortgage loan modifications.
6 Nov 2019
Freddie Mac: Get Ready for Servicing Gateway
Freddie Mac issued a release highlighting the launch of its new Servicing Gateway platform on December 9, 2019.
6 Nov 2019
VA: VALERI Servicer Newsflash
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release containing a number of updates relevant to servicers.
31 Oct 2019
OCC: National Banks and Federal Savings Associations Affected by California Wildfires Allowed to Close
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a proclamation allowing national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign banks to close offices affected by wildfires in California at their discretion.
30 Oct 2019
Fannie Mae: Servicing Notice
Fannie Mae announced that it will retire the loan workout reporting and related functionality in HomeSaver Solutions Network (HSSN) on December 31, 2020.
30 Oct 2019
FHFA: New Strategic Plan and Scorecard for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued released a new strategic plan for the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as well as a new 2020 Scorecard for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Common Securitization Solutions.
28 Oct 2019
HUD: FHA INFO #19-53: Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1 Updated
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a quarterly update to Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1. The publication updates and clarifies the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) servicing and claims policies, and includes additional updates to other sections of the handbook.
24 Oct 2019
MHA HAMP Update: Important Information on the HAMP Reporting Tool and SSL Certificates
Making Home Affordable (MHA) released information regarding HAMP Reporting Tool and SSL certificate updates.
11 Oct 2019