Archives For: Investor and Regulatory Updates
VA: Circular 26-19-05: VA-Guaranteed Cash-Out Refinancing Home Loans (AQ42)
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release clarifying new VA policies regarding guaranteed cash-out refinancing loans, including refinancing of construction loans (construction-to-perm).
14 Feb 2019
Fannie Mae: SVC-2019-01: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae issued a release providing changes related to foreclosure time frames and compensatory fee requirements previously communicated in Announcement SVC 2018-10.
13 Feb 2019
Fannie Mae: LoanSphere Invoicing Changes and Expense Reimbursement Dashboard
Fannie Mae announced upcoming LoanSphere Invoicing changes and access to the Expense Reimbursement Dashboard.
13 Feb 2019
HUD: Disaster Assistance for Alaska Earthquake Victims
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing the awarding of federal assistance to the State of Alaska as a result of recent earthquake activity.
11 Feb 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.
7 Feb 2019
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – November 2018
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued its November 2018 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
7 Feb 2019
Fannie Mae: Top FAQs for Borrower-Initiated MI Termination Using SMDU
Fannie Mae issued updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) associated with borrower-initiated mortgage insurance (MI) termination policy.
6 Feb 2019
MHA: Supplemental Directive 19-01
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a release announcing the availability of Version 5.3 of the Handbook for Servicers of Non-GSE Mortgages.
5 Feb 2019
FHFA: Working Paper 19-02: Mortgage Risk Since 1990
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a paper providing a comprehensive account of the evolution of default risk for newly originated home purchase loans since 1990.
1 Feb 2019
FHFA: John Roscoe Named Chief of Staff
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing the appointment of John Roscoe as chief of staff.
31 Jan 2019