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VA: VALERI Servicer Newsflash
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release containing a number of updates relevant to servicers.
31 Oct 2019
Foreclosure Zombies Are Fading
DS News released an article highlighting ATTOM Data’s Q4 2019 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report.
31 Oct 2019
OCC: National Banks and Federal Savings Associations Affected by California Wildfires Allowed to Close
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a proclamation allowing national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign banks to close offices affected by wildfires in California at their discretion.
30 Oct 2019
Fannie Mae: Servicing Notice
Fannie Mae announced that it will retire the loan workout reporting and related functionality in HomeSaver Solutions Network (HSSN) on December 31, 2020.
30 Oct 2019
FHFA: New Strategic Plan and Scorecard for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued released a new strategic plan for the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as well as a new 2020 Scorecard for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Common Securitization Solutions.
28 Oct 2019
FEMA Declared Disaster Illinois
FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Illinois affected by severe storms and flooding that took place February 24 to July 3, 2019.
24 Oct 2019
FEMA Declared Disaster Texas
FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Texas affected by Tropical Storm Imelda from September 17 to September 23, 2019.
24 Oct 2019
HUD: FHA INFO #19-53: Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1 Updated
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a quarterly update to Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1. The publication updates and clarifies the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) servicing and claims policies, and includes additional updates to other sections of the handbook.
24 Oct 2019
Brush Fire Ignites in Hawaii
Hawaii News Now published an article offering the latest updates on a brush fire that has consumed close to 1,000 acres in the Kahana Ridge area of West Maui.
23 Oct 2019
Dallas Tornado Causes Major Home Damage
The Weather Channel issued a report outlining tornadic activity that directly impacted areas in and around Dallas Texas on October 20, 2019.
21 Oct 2019