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Albany, Dougherty Officials Consider Land Bank
The Albany Herald published an article discussing the possibility of the creation of a joint land bank between the City of Albany and Dougherty County, N.Y.
15 Apr 2017
NMSA Announces New Chairperson
MReport published an article discussing the appointment of BankUnited EVP of Mortgage Services Ray Barbone as the new chairperson of the National Mortgage Servicing Association (NMSA).
14 Apr 2017
MHA Supplemental Directive 17-01: Making Home Affordable Program – Non-Performing and Re-Performing Loan Sales of GSE HAMP Loans and Administrative Clarifications
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a release providing guidance to servicers regarding GSE HAMP Loans sold as part of either a non-performing (NPL) or re-performing (RPL) loan sale.
14 Apr 2017
FHFA February 2017 Refinance Report
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published its February 2017 Refinance Report.
13 Apr 2017
Fannie Mae: Announcement SVC-2017-03: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers. Included are Servicing Guide changes that respond to industry feedback to increase the limits of property preservation repair descriptions and expenses to include clearboarding.
12 Apr 2017
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – January 2017
The Federal Housing Finance Administration (FHFA) published its January 2017 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
12 Apr 2017
FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2017-4: Incorporating Investor Reporting Changes
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing the incorporation of several changes associated with their Investor Reporting Change Initiative.
12 Apr 2017
MHA HAMP Reporting Update: HMPadmin.com Site Availability and Updated MHA Duplicate Borrower Process Documents Posted
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update outlining website maintenance and the availability of new documents posted to HMPadmin.com.
12 Apr 2017
VA Circular 26-17-10: Department of Veterans Affairs Affordable Modification
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a circular providing guidance and instructions for modifying VA guaranteed loans.
7 Apr 2017
Rhode Island Bills Set Sights on Foreclosed Properties
RI H 5265 was introduced into the Rhode Island General Assembly on January 27 and was recommended to be held for further study by the House Judiciary Committee on March 1. The bill aims to establish the “Foreclosed Property Upkeep Act” and require a purchaser to maintain property by posting a bond and identify an agent for service of process.
5 Apr 2017