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HUD: FHA INFO #20-88: Extension of Temporary Guidance on the Endorsement of Mortgages Under Forbearance
HUD extended the period for mortgage forbearance provisions provided under the CARES Act. The extension allows mortgages to be endorsed for insurance when a borrower, after closing, has requested a forbearance due to the COVID-19 National Emergency.
27 Nov 2020
FEMA Declared Disaster California
FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires from September 4 to November 17, 2020.
25 Nov 2020
HUD: FHA INFO #20-87: Private Flood Insurance Proposed Rule in Federal Register
HUD published a proposed rule in the Federal Register (Acceptance of Private Flood Insurance for Federal Housing Administration-Insured Mortgages). The previously announced rule will provide the option for private flood insurance on FHA-insured single family mortgaged properties located in special flood hazard areas.
23 Nov 2020
HUD: FHA INFO #20-86: FHA Catalyst: Claims Module – Expanded Functionality
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced expanded capabilities within FHA Catalyst, providing mortgagees with new claim functionality through the platform.
19 Nov 2020
HUD: FHA INFO #20-85: Updates to FHA Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published an update to Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1. Included are revisions and additional clarifications to various FHA policies and programs since its last update on January 2, 2020, as well as the incorporation of changes previously announced in the Mortgagee Letters included in the Handbook Transmittal, which can be found on www.hud.gov.
18 Nov 2020
MHA: Thanksgiving Holiday Support and System Availability
Making Home Affordable (MHA) outlined system availability for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
18 Nov 2020
FEMA Declared Disaster Oregon
FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oregon affected by wildfires and straight-line winds from September 7 to November 3, 2020.
16 Nov 2020
FHFA: 2020 Performance and Accountability Report
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released its annual Performance and Accountability Report, which details its activities as regulator of the Federal Home Loan Bank System and as regulator and conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the 2020 fiscal year.
16 Nov 2020
HUD: FHA INFO #20-84: 2020 Report to Congress
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its Annual Report to Congress on the financial status of the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund for fiscal year 2020.
13 Nov 2020
FEMA Declared Disaster California
FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires that took place August 14 to September 26, 2020.
12 Nov 2020