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GAO-16-831: Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Prior GAO Recommendations
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-16-831, a report discussing the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s implementation of GAO’s recommendations for the Capital Purchase Program (CPP) and Making Home Affordable (MHA).
6 Sep 2016
OCC: Patricia Pointer Named Deputy Comptroller for Leadership, Executive and Organizational Development
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a news release announcing the selection of Patricia Pointer as the agency’s Deputy Comptroller for Leadership, Executive and Organizational Development.
6 Sep 2016
FEMA Declared Disaster Louisiana
On September 1, 2016, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Louisiana as a result of severe storms and flooding that took place August 11-31, 2016.
1 Sep 2016
Fannie Mae Single Family Servicing News: New Line Items Available in LoanSphere Invoicing
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
31 Aug 2016
FEMA Declared Disaster Oklahoma
On August 30, 2016, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oklahoma as a result of severe storms and flooding that took place June 11-13, 2016.
30 Aug 2016
Massachusetts Bill Takes Aim at Foreclosure
MA H.4553 (An Act to minimize foreclosures and their harm) has been referred to the Joint Housing Committee.
30 Aug 2016
Bills Proposed to Protect Reverse-Mortgage Borrowers
DS News published an article discussing several bills introduced by New York lawmakers that aim to increase protections put in place for reverse-mortgage borrowers during the foreclosure process.
29 Aug 2016
Florida Court Upholds City’s Rights to Place Liens on Zombie Homes
HousingWire released an article discussing a recent decision from the Fourth District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida.
29 Aug 2016
FEMA Declared Disaster Kentucky
On August 26, 2016, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Kentucky as a result of severe storms, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides that took place July 2-9, 2016.
26 Aug 2016
Contractors Will Be Able Place Liens, Improve and Foreclose on 163 Brick Properties
Brick Shorebeat published an article discussing actions being undertacken by Brick Shore, NJ against abandoned homes.
25 Aug 2016