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FHA INFO #20-66: HERMIT System Submissions for COVID-19 Related Extensions
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced software updates to the Home Equity Reverse Mortgage Information Technology (HERMIT) system, which allows servicers to submit extensions related to the Presidentially-Declared COVID-19 National Emergency for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. The extension of the foreclosure and eviction moratorium were published in Mortgagee Letter 2020-27.
10 Sep 2020
FEMA Declared Disaster Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi (Iowa) as a result of a derecho that took place on August 10, 2020.
10 Sep 2020
USDA: Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities Affected by COVID-19
The USDA updated a previous announcement regarding immediate measures it is taking to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The announcement now highlights guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordering a halt in tenant residential evictions.
9 Sep 2020
Fannie Mae: SVC-2020-04: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae issued an update that revises the allowable foreclosure attorney fees for Hawaii, incorporates disaster payment deferral policy and references to payment deferral, updates the authority to offer an initial forbearance plan of up to three months without achieving quality right party contact in connection with a disaster event, and removes outdated references to master agreements.
9 Sep 2020
VA: Circular 26-20-12: Extended Relief Under the CARES Act for those Affected by COVID-19
The VA issued a release with the purpose of clarifying the loan modification option, VA Purchase option, and removing a reference to a lump sum payment in regard to extended relief under the CARES Act for those affected by COVID-19.
9 Sep 2020
FEMA Declared Disaster Puerto Rico
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Isaias from July 29-31, 2020.
9 Sep 2020
USDA: Servicing Relief for Borrowers Impacted by Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a release announcing relief measures for holders and/or loan servicers of USDA Sigle Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program mortgages and providing guidance on assisting borrowers affected by a Presidentially Declared Disaster area during the COVID-19 pandemic.
8 Sep 2020
Severe Storms Cause Northeast Ohio Home Flooding
Cleveland.com published an article outlining severe thunderstorm activity that caused home flooding in parts of Ohio.
7 Sep 2020
VA: Circular 26-20-34: Special Relief Following Hurricane Laura
The VA issued a release that expresses concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by Hurricane Laura, and describes measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief.
4 Sep 2020
Fannie Mae: Hawaii AAA Matrix Update
Fannie Mae announced that effective September 9, 2020, the maximum allowable amount for the judicial foreclosure fee has been updated from $4,950 to $9,000 for Honolulu County, Hawaii and from $6,000 to $10,000 for all other counties in the Hawaii AAA Matrix.
3 Sep 2020