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A Congressional Call to Strengthen Foreclosure Protections
DS News published an article outlining recent actions made by Rep. Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, urging regulators to strengthen foreclosure and mortgage servicing protections to prevent unnecessary foreclosures during the COIVD-19 pandemic.
6 Aug 2021
California’s Dixie Fire Spreading Across Plumas County
Wildfire Today issued a report detailing continued movement of the Dixie Fire, which has reportedly caused catastrophic damage in the town of Greenville, Calif.
5 Aug 2021
Newly Ignited River Fire Raging in Two Northern California Counties
CNN published a report detailing the River Fire, which is burning in Nevada and Placer counties, Calif. Roughly 40 structures have reportedly been destroyed.
5 Aug 2021
HUD: FHA INFO #21-66: Waivers for COVID-19 Recovery Options
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) issued partial waivers addressing a mortgagee’s timeframes and borrower eligibility for a required review or re-review for the COVID-19 Advance Loan Modification and COVID-19 Recovery Loss Mitigation Options.
5 Aug 2021
Court Finds Foreclosure Filing Fee Unconstitutional
DS News published an article authored by Anselmo Lindberg & Associates LLC Attorney Christopher S. Iaria. In it, Iaria explores a recent ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court that found a foreclosure filing fee to be in violation of free access, equal protection, due process and uniformity clauses.
5 Aug 2021
Record Wildfire Burns Amid Drought on Hawaii’s Big Island
ABC News published a report detailing the Mana Road Fire, which has reportedly burned two homes on the Big Island of Hawaii.
3 Aug 2021
CDC Issues Eviction Order in Areas of Substantial and High Transmission
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order setting new limits on evictions for payment of rent or mortgage for U.S. counties experiencing high levels of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). The order will expire on October 3.
3 Aug 2021
FHFA: COVID-19 REO Eviction Moratorium Extended Through September
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a joint statement on agency actions (FHFA, USDA, VA, Treasury) to prevent evictions.
30 Jul 2021
Tornadoes Strike the Northeast, Cause Major Damage
The Weather Channel issued a report outlining severe thunderstorm activity that spawned tornadoes in at least three states.
30 Jul 2021
HUD: Federal Housing Administration Extends Single Family Eviction Moratorium
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced an extension of its moratorium on evictions for foreclosed borrowers and their occupants through September 30, 2021, and noted the expiration of the foreclosure moratorium on July 31, 2021.
30 Jul 2021