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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
FHFA: Extended Foreclosure and REO Eviction Moratoriums
The FHFA announced an extension of the moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and REO evictions until March 31, 2021.
9 Feb 2021
Take the Muncie Model of Land Banking Statewide
The Star Press published an editorial discussing the Muncie Land Bank (Indiana) and a proposed bill (SB 236) that could make the process of creating other entities more transparent and efficient.
5 Feb 2021
Wildfire Outbreak Causes Home Damage in Western U.S.
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Washington affected by wildfires and straight-line winds that took place September 1-19, 2020.
4 Feb 2021
Tropical Storm Isaias Impacts Multiple U.S. Regions
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Maryland affected by Tropical Storm Isaias from August 3-4, 2020.
4 Feb 2021
FEMA Declared Disaster Maryland Tropical Storm Isaias
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Maryland affected by Tropical Storm Isaias from August 3-4, 2020.
4 Feb 2021
HUD: Multiple COVID-19 Temporary Policy Waivers
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced several temporary provisions issued through policy waivers to help mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on borrowers with FHA-insured mortgages and mortgagees.
3 Feb 2021
Winter Storm Orlena Causes Major Flooding, Damages Homes
The Weather Channel issued a report offering a summary of impacts from Winter Storm Orlena, which has caused severe home damage.
3 Feb 2021