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VA: Circular 26-21-05: Extended COVID-19 Foreclosure and Eviction Relief
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced extended foreclosure and eviction relief on properties secured by VA-guaranteed loans, including those previously secured by VA-guaranteed loans but currently in VA’s Real Estate Owned (REO) portfolio.
16 Feb 2021
USDA: Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium Extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that its foreclosure and eviction moratorium has been extended through June 30, 2021.
16 Feb 2021
Winter Storm Uri Spawns Destructive Southern Tornadoes
The Weather Channel issued a report detailing destructive tornadic activity spawned by Winter Storm Uri, which continues to impact large portions of the U.S.
16 Feb 2021
HUD: Additional Key Staff Announcement
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Chief of Staff Jenn Jones announced the appointment of new key staff members.
16 Feb 2021
FHFA: 2021 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Scorecard
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released the 2021 Scorecard for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Common Securitization Solutions.
16 Feb 2021
FEMA Emergency Declaration Texas Severe Winter Storm
FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for areas in Texas affected by a severe winter storm beginning on February 11, 2021 and continuing.
14 Feb 2021
Waterspout Comes Ashore as Quick-Hitting Tornado in Florida
CBS Tampa 10 issued a report outlining tornadic activity that damage homes in St. Petersburg, Fla.
14 Feb 2021
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – November 2020
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its November 2020 Foreclosure Prevention, Refinance and FPM Report.
12 Feb 2021
Freddie Mac: FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2021-06: Temporary Servicing Guidance
Freddie Mac announced an extension of the COVID-19 foreclosure moratorium and temporary updates to forbearance plans for borrowers with a COVID-19 hardship and to the COVID-19 Payment Deferral.
10 Feb 2021
Freddie Mac: FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2021-05: Servicing Updates
Freddie Mac announced updates to Exhibit 40, escrow account requirements, requirement flexibilities for Community Land Trust Mortgages, updates to depository accounts risk threshold and more.
10 Feb 2021