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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Foreclosure Externalities and Vacant Property Registration Ordinances
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta published a white paper that tests the effectiveness of vacant property registration ordinances (VPROs) in reducing negative externalities from foreclosures.
19 Nov 2019
HUD: FHA INFO #19-57: Annual Report To Congress
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #19-57.
14 Nov 2019
Fannie Mae: SVC-2019-07: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae issued a release announcing several updates to its Servicing Guide. Included are changes that streamline requirements related to canceling property insurance and flood insurance when Fannie Mae acquires a property.
13 Nov 2019
Freddie Mac: FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2019-23: Updates on Servicing Gateway
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing updates related to flood insurance, resale restrictions and right of first refusal, reimbursment of legal fees and costs, and the Freddie Mac Servicing Gateway.
13 Nov 2019
REO Auctions Attracting Competing Bids
Auction.com issued a report highlighting bank-owned property auction data from the third quarter of 2019.
11 Nov 2019
Tropical Depression Imelda Drenching Texas Coast
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular that expresses concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by Tropical Storm Imelda and describes measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief.
8 Nov 2019
HUD: FHA INFO #19-56: Training Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #19-56.
8 Nov 2019
VA: Circular 26-19-29: Special Relief Following Tropical Storm Imelda
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular that expresses concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by Tropical Storm Imelda and describes measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief.
8 Nov 2019
OCC: Deputy Comptroller for Operational Risk Named
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced that Kevin Greenfield would become the agency’s Deputy Comptroller for Operational Risk.
7 Nov 2019
Fannie Mae: Modification Interest Rate Adjustment Update
Fannie Mae issued an exhibit providing the current Modification Interest Rate used to evaluate borrowers for conventional mortgage loan modifications.
6 Nov 2019