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Maryland Case Puts the Brakes on Foreclosures
DS News published an article discussing a recent opinion issued by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.
24 Jan 2018
Upstate New York Cities Collaborate with Tech to Combat Blight
Government Technology published an article outlining four local New York governments that have partnered with the Center for Technology in Government to develop a platform that will share data and stem the rising tide of blighted buildings.
24 Jan 2018
CFPB: Request for Information on Civil Investigative Demands
The Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) published a press release outlining a Request for Information (RFI) that coincides with a recent call for evidence from Acting Director Mick Mulvaney. The request will provide an opportunity for public feedback and suggestions to improve outcomes for consumers and covered entities.
24 Jan 2018
Fannie Mae: Bringing Simplicity and Certainty to Servicing; Redesigned Form 582; and More
Fannie Mae issued a release highlighting information relevant to servicers and sellers.
24 Jan 2018
FHA INFO #18-03: Disaster Related Policy Waivers Related to Early Payment Default Loan Level File Review Requirements, and Limited 203k in Puerto Rico; Reminder Regarding FHA Forbearance Agreement for FHA Borrowers Affected by Disasters
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #18-03.
24 Jan 2018
HUD: Change to Debenture Interest Rates
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced changes in the interest rates to be paid on debentures issued with respect to a loan or mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration under the provisions of the National Housing Act (the Act).
24 Jan 2018
Freddie Mac: Flood Insurance Requirements Remain Unchanged Despite a Lapse in the National Flood Insurance Program
Freddie Mac issued a release confirming that its policies on flood insurance have remained unchained since the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) authority to issue new and renewal policies and increase coverage on existing policies expired on January 20, 2018.
22 Jan 2018
FEMA Declared Disaster New York
On January 19, 2018, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New York as a result of flooding that took place May 2 to August 6, 2017.
19 Jan 2018
Task Force Suggests New, Bold Ideas to Fix Albuquerque?s Vacant Home Problem
KRQE News 13 (Albuquerque) published an article discussing an Albuquerque, New Mexico city task force report containing recommendations for addressing problems linked to abandoned, vacant and substandard properties.
19 Jan 2018
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – October 2017
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its October 2017 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
18 Jan 2018