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New Jersey Bill Aims to Allow Municipal Property Registration
S3482 was introduced in the New Jersey Senate on February 14 and has been referred to the Senate community and Urban Affairs Committee. The legislation would permit municipalities to register vacant and abandoned properties and to utilize registration fees to maintain them.
24 Apr 2019
VA: VALERI Special Announcement
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release outlining its transition to a new VA Loan Electronic Reporting Interface (VALERI) application scheduled to launch on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.
23 Apr 2019
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – January 2019
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its January 2019 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
23 Apr 2019
Fannie Mae: Property Preservation Updates
Fannie Mae published changes to its Property Preservation Matrix and Reference Guide. Included are revisions for yard services, roof patch/repair, roof damages, and determining damages and inspecting properties impacted by disaster.
23 Apr 2019
MHA: New Report; Updates to Loan State Change Request Process
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update outlining a new report that will be available on the HAMP Reporting Tool as well as changes to the MHA Loan State Change Request process document.
19 Apr 2019
Urban Institute: Options for Reforming the Mortgage Servicing Compensation Model
The Urban Institute published a report examining three options for the mortgage servicing compensation structure.
19 Apr 2019
Severe Storms Continue Across South
The Weather Channel issued a report outlining severe thunderstorm activity affecting portions of the southern U.S.
18 Apr 2019
Storms Leave Damage in South, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a state disaster declaration for nine counties impacted by recent severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes.
17 Apr 2019
FHFA: Adolfo Marzol Announced as Principal Deputy Director
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the appointment of Adolpho Marzol as principal deputy director.
16 Apr 2019
Fannie Mae: New Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Course for Servicers
Fannie Mae announced the availability of a new course designed to help servicers to stay in compliance with its guidelines while navigating through bankruptcy and foreclosure cases.
16 Apr 2019