Archives For: Investor and Regulatory Updates
MHA HAMP Update: HAMP Reporting Tool Security Update
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update outlining the implementation of necessary security settings on HAMP servers that will affect users’ ability to access the HAMP Reporting Tool.
25 Apr 2017
FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2017-5: Servicing Updates
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing several new and updated servicing requirements. Included is a reimbursement for expenses associated with clear boarding broken windows in vacant or abandoned foreclosed properties with clear polycarbonate.
20 Apr 2017
Fannie Mae: LoanSphere Invoicing Enhancements; Join Us at MBA Secondary
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
19 Apr 2017
Freddie Mac: Servicer Success Scorecard Training Course
Freddie Mac is offering a webinar for its servicers that will cover the all new 2017 Servicer Success Scorecard.
17 Apr 2017
USDA: REMINDER – TRAINING OPPORTUNITY – Loss Mitigation, Property Disposition and Loss Claim Training
On April 17, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a reminder in regard to several upcoming training sessions for participating lenders.
17 Apr 2017
VALERI Servicer Newsflash
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued an announcement containing a VALERI Fee Cost Schedule update. The update reflects a new Ohio state law that bans the use of plywood for securing vacant and abandoned properties in expedited foreclosures.
17 Apr 2017
MHA Supplemental Directive 17-01: Making Home Affordable Program – Non-Performing and Re-Performing Loan Sales of GSE HAMP Loans and Administrative Clarifications
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a release providing guidance to servicers regarding GSE HAMP Loans sold as part of either a non-performing (NPL) or re-performing (RPL) loan sale.
14 Apr 2017
FHFA February 2017 Refinance Report
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published its February 2017 Refinance Report.
13 Apr 2017
Fannie Mae: Announcement SVC-2017-03: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers. Included are Servicing Guide changes that respond to industry feedback to increase the limits of property preservation repair descriptions and expenses to include clearboarding.
12 Apr 2017
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – January 2017
The Federal Housing Finance Administration (FHFA) published its January 2017 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
12 Apr 2017