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FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2016-10: Servicing Updates
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing revised requirements related to the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) expiration and the extension of Lender-Placed Insurance (LPI) deductables mandatory effective date for servicers.
8 Jun 2016
VA Circular 26-12-5 Change 2 New VA Property Management and Servicing Contractor
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a revised version of Circular 26-12-5. The circular updates servicing contractor information.
6 Jun 2016
MHA HAMP Reporting Update Q2 2016 Base NPV Documentation Supplement Available
On June 3, Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a HAMP Reporting Update announcing the availability of the Q2 2016 Base NPV Model Documentation Supplement.
3 Jun 2016
Proposed New York Legislation Targets Foreclosure Policy
Two bills involving foreclosure procedure have advanced to a third reading in the New York State Assembly: A.8559 (Relates to providing notice to a homeowner whose property is being foreclosed that they do not have to abandon the property until the day of the foreclosure sale) and A.4842 (Requires plaintiffs in mortgage foreclosure actions to provide contact information).
1 Jun 2016
Congressional Grants to Aid More Struggling Borrowers
DS News published an article discussing the latest grant by the National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling (NFMC) program to assist areas throughout the country struggling with high rates of foreclosure.
31 May 2016
Fannie Mae: Updated AAA Matrix
Fannie Mae has posted updated AAA Matrices for the states of California, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, Utah and Washington on the Excess Attorney Fee Guidelines page.
31 May 2016
MHA HAMP Reporting Update Updated Job Aids Available on HMPadmin.com
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a HAMP Reporting Update announcing the availability of updated job aids posted on HMPadmin.com.
31 May 2016
Servicers Remain Aggressive with Outreach Efforts
DS News published an article discussing data released by HOPE NOW for the first quarter of 2016.
26 May 2016
FHA INFO #16-31: Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Proposed Rule Published Today in the Federal Register
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #16-31.
26 May 2016
Freddie Mac: Three MBS Awards: Recognition Our Customers Helped Us Achieve
Freddie Mac issued a release highlighting several awards earned from Global Capital.
26 May 2016