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FHFA: Refinance Volume Continued to Slow in Fourth Quarter
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release announcing the availability of its fourth quarter 2016 Refinance Report.
15 Feb 2017
FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2017-1: Servicer Reimbursement for Use of a Lockbox on an Abandoned Property
Freddie Mac issued a release containing several servicing updates. Included is the announcement of a reimbursement for servicers who incorporate the use of a lockbox for securing abandoned properties.
15 Feb 2017
Mortgage Delinquencies Edge Slightly Higher From Record Lows
HousingWire published an article discussing findings from a recent Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) national delinquency survey.
15 Feb 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster California
On February 14, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California as a result of severe winter storms, flooding and mudslides that took place January 3-12, 2017.
14 Feb 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Hoopa Valley Tribe Reservation
On February 14, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Hoopa Valley Tribe Reservation as a result of a severe winter storm that took place January 3-5, 2017.
14 Feb 2017
Not all Materials are Created Equal
DS News released an article outlining a report commissioned by Community Blight Solutions that outlines the benefits of using polycarbonate clearboarding to secure and maintain vacant properties.
14 Feb 2017
MHA HAMP Reporting Update: Presidents? Day Holiday Support and System Availability
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update outlining system availability during the Presidents’ Day holiday.
14 Feb 2017
Bankruptcy Case Update: A Flawless Foreclosure is Not Preference
Barley Snyder Attorneys at Law released an article authored by Attorney Joseph P. Schalk. In it, Schalk discusses a Pennsylvania court case in which a judge held that a sheriff sale cannot be reversed by way of a preferential transfer action.
13 Feb 2017
Sen. Blumenthal and Rep. Ellison Introduce the Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act
The office of Representative Keith Ellison (D-MN) issued a press release announcing the introduction of H.R. 915/S.325 (Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act).
13 Feb 2017
HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Louisiana Tornado Victims
The Department of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUD) issued a press release announcing that it will speed up federal assistance to the State of Louisiana and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters affected by severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds.
13 Feb 2017