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The Fight to Eliminate Blight Continues
DS News released an article discussing recent action taken by the Ohio State Senate to help eliminate the spread of blight.
10 Mar 2016
Fannie Mae Single-Family Servicing News: Announcement SVC-2016-02: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
9 Mar 2016
FHA INFO #16-13 Electronic Appraisal Delivery (EAD) Portal March 14, 2016 System Enhancements Reminder
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #16-13.
9 Mar 2016
FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2016-05: Important Servicing Requirement Changes
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing updated servicing requirements.
9 Mar 2016
MHA HAMP Reporting Update Updated Schema and Column Headers Now Posted on HMPadmin.com
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a HAMP Reporting Update announcing the availability of several Schema and Column Headers on HMPadmin.com.
9 Mar 2016
GAO-16-351: Troubled Asset Relief Program: Treasury Should Estimate Future Expenditures for the Making Home Affordable Program
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-16-351, a report examining the extent to which the U.S. Department of the Treasury is reviewing unexpended balances and cost projections for the Making Home Affordable (MHA) programs.
8 Mar 2016
VA Circular 26-16-8 VA Update on Flint, Michigan Water Contamination
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released Circular 26-16-8. The circular provides guidance on the VA’s Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs) as a result of the emergency declaration in Genesee County, Michigan due to water contamination.
8 Mar 2016
FEMA Declared Disaster District of Columbia
On March 4, 2016, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the District of Columbia as a result of a snowstorm that took place January 22-23, 2016.
4 Mar 2016
FEMA Declared Disaster Maryland
On March 4, 2016, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Maryland as a result of a severe winter storm and snowstorm that took place January 22-23, 2016.
4 Mar 2016
FHFA Report Details Progress on the 2015 Scorecard for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release highlighting its 2015 Scorecard Progress Report.
3 Mar 2016