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VALERI Servicer Special Announcement
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued an announcement containing information regarding the new VA Streamline Modification option and VA Servicer Handbook M26-4 updates.
1 Jul 2016
FHA Announces Most Significant Improvements to Date for Distressed Notes Sales Program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a series of enhancements to its Distressed Asset Stabilization Program (DASP).
30 Jun 2016
FHFA Releases Data on Non-Performing Loan Sales
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) highlighted data from its inaugural Non-Performing Loan Sales Report.
30 Jun 2016
Freddie Mac: Avoid Roadblocks! Use Your Workout Settlements Roadmap
Freddie Mac issued a release highlighting its newly updated Workout Settlements website.
30 Jun 2016
MHA HAMP Reporting Update Updated Data Dictionaries Posted
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update announcing the availability of updated Data Dictionaries on HMPadmin.com.
30 Jun 2016
FEMA Declared Disaster Texas
On June 29, 2016, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Texas as a result of severe storms and flooding that took place April 17-30, 2016.
29 Jun 2016
Here?s One Way to Fight Zombie Properties
The New York Law Journal published an article authored by Bruce J. Berkman, a partner with Berkman, Henoch, Peterson & Fenchel. In it, Berkman discusses a recently passed law in Hempstead Town, NY (Ordinance No. 46-2016) that requires servicers to provide a financial security deposit to maintain vacant and abandoned properties that are in the process of foreclosure.
29 Jun 2016
FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2016-12: Selling and Servicing Updates
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing a variety of selling and servicing updates.
29 Jun 2016
VA Circular 26-16-17 Special Relief Following West Virginia Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides
On June 28, the VA released Circular 26-16-17. The circular expresses concern about VA home loans borrowers affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in West Virginia.
28 Jun 2016
County OKs Plans to Alleviate Blight
LancasterOnline released an article highlighting the approval by Lancaster County, PA of the creation of a land bank authority to aid in the elimination of blight.
27 Jun 2016