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CFPB Updates Congress on Mortgage Industry Rules
DS News released an article highlighting a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) report covering activities from Q4 2015 to Q3 2016.
9 Jan 2017
GAO-17-236: Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Housing Programs
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-17-236, a report providing an update on the status and condition of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funded housing programs as of October 31, 2016.
9 Jan 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces 5th Proposal of 2017 State of the State: Comprehensive Plan to Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation and Foreclosure
The office of New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued a press release announcing a comprehensive plan that will work to protect senior citizens throughout the state from financial exploitation and foreclosure.
8 Jan 2017
Fannie Mae: Changes to Investor Reporting Release Notes
Fannie Mae published Release Notes featuring a summary of the changes to investor reporting that will take effect on February 1, 2017.
6 Jan 2017
Fannie Mae: Standard Modification Interest Rate Exhibit
Fannie Mae released an exhibit providing the new Standard Modification Interest Rate required for all Fannie Mae conventional mortgage loan modifications, excluding Fannie Mae HAMP Modifications.
6 Jan 2017
National Solutions on a State Level
DS News published an article discussing OH H.B. 463, which was signed by Governor John Kasich on January 4, 2017.
5 Jan 2017
CFPB Announces Changes to Senior Leadership
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) posted a blog outlining several internal position changes.
5 Jan 2017
Fannie Mae: Servicer Webinar and Forums; Updated Project Insurance Requirements FAQs
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
5 Jan 2017
Fannie Mae: Lender Letter LL-2017-01
Fannie Mae issued a Lender Letter announcing that it has approved the acquisition of United Guaranty Corporation and its affiliates by Arch Capital Group Ltd.
4 Jan 2017
OCC Reports Improved Mortgage Performance in Third Quarter of 2016
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a news release highlighting its latest Mortgage Metrics Report.
4 Jan 2017