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Freddie Mac: January 27 Updates to Forms 16SF/1107SF Delayed
Freddie Mac issued a release outlining the delay of updates to the electronic versions of both Form 16SF and Form 1107SF. The updates were previously announced in Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide Bulletins 2016-21 and 2016-23.
2 Feb 2017
What’s So Special About a Foreclosure Special Proceeding?
Ward & Smith, P.A. published an article by Attorney Lance P. Martin that explores a recent North Carolina Supreme Court decision.
1 Feb 2017
Fannie Mae: A New Investor Reporting Process is Now in Effect
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
1 Feb 2017
Freddie Mac Sponsors Housing Counseling Office in McComb, Miss.
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing the opening of its newest Borrower Help Center.
1 Feb 2017
Connecticut Looks to Address Crumbling Foundations
Numerous bills have been introduced in the Connecticut Legislature that focus on deteriorating concrete foundations and the contributing factor of a mineral known as pyrrhotite.
31 Jan 2017
First Responders Getting Past the Plywood
DS News published an article discussing the downside of using plywood to secure windows and doors on vacant and abandoned properties.
31 Jan 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Georgia
On January 25, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Georgia as a result of severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds that took place January 2, 2017.
25 Jan 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Oregon
On January 25, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oregon as a result of a severe winter storm and flooding that took place December 14-17, 2016.
25 Jan 2017
New York Proposes Foreclosure Action Law
S3640 has been introduced in the New York State Senate and was referred to the Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee. The bill would require a plaintiff in a mortgage foreclosure action to maintain the subject property in good faith.
25 Jan 2017
CFPB’s Final Mortgage Servicing Rule Implementation Possibly Delayed
HousingWire published an article discussing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final mortgage servicing rule, which was published on October 19, 2016.
25 Jan 2017