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VA: Circular 26-18-13: Policy Guidance Update: VA Refinance Loans and the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular informing program participants about the impact of the provisions of The Protecting Veterans From Predatory Lending Act of 2018, as it relates to VA home loan financing. Program participants must be aware of important program changes that go into effect immediately.
25 May 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster Kentucky
On May 24, 2018, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Kentucky as a result of severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides that took place February 21 to March 21, 2018.
24 May 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster Ohio
On May 24, 2018, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Ohio affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides from February 14-25, 2018.
24 May 2018
Proposed Vacant Building Ordinance Draws Objections
The New Castle News published an article discussing a newly proposed foreclosure bond ordinance in New Castle, Pa.
24 May 2018
Trump Signs Dodd-Frank Reform Bill
On May 24, 2018, Senate Bill 2155 (Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act) was signed into law by President Donald Trump.
24 May 2018
Fannie Mae: Updates to High LTV Refi Option and More
Fannie Mae issued a release highlighting information relevant to servicers and sellers.
23 May 2018
FHFA: 2017 Report to Congress
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released its 2017 Report to Congress.
23 May 2018
FHFA: Statement of Melvin Watt
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published the statement of Melvin L. Watt before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
23 May 2018
HUD Senate Confirms Brian Montgomery to Lead Federal Housing Administration
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing the U.S. Senate confirmation of Brian D. Montgomery as Assistant Secretary of Housing at HUD and Commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
23 May 2018
HUD: FHA INFO #18-20: 90-Day Conditional Extension of Foreclosure Moratorium for Areas Affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #18-20.
16 May 2018