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VALERI Servicer Newsflash
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release containing several updates, including a change to Servicer Handbook M26-4 (Appendix G: State Foreclosure Process and Statutory Bid Information).
25 May 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Washington
On May 24, 2017, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Washington as a result of severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that took place January 30 to February 22, 2017.
24 May 2017
Fannie Mae: Duty to Serve Webinars and More
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
24 May 2017
Fast-Track Foreclosure Legislation: A Proactive Solution to Address the Problem of Community Blight
The U.S. Foreclosure Network (USFN) published an article authored by Safeguard Properties Founder and Chairman Robert Klein. In it, Klein discusses fast-track foreclosure laws and the positive impact they could have on the war against blight.
23 May 2017
Freddie Mac: 4 Smart Ways to Help Combat Mortgage Fraud Scams Targeting Seniors
Freddie Mac issued a release offering ways to fight mortgage fraud.
23 May 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Mississippi
On May 22, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Mississippi as a result of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that took place April 30, 2017.
22 May 2017
MHA HAMP Update: Memorial Day Holiday Support and System Availability
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update outlining system availability during the Memorial Day holiday.
22 May 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster California
On May 18, 2017, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California as a result of severe winter storms, flooding and mudslides that took place February 1-23, 2017.
18 May 2017
FHFA: Prepared Remarks of Melvin Watt
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published the prepared remarks of Melvin L. Watt at the North Carolina Bankers Association American Mortgage Conference.
18 May 2017
HUD Allocates Additional $163 Million to Help States and Local Governments Recover From 2015, 2016 Disasters
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing additional disaster aid to help several state and local communities recover from severe flooding.
18 May 2017