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Indiana AG Urges Lawmakers Not to Eliminate Foreclosure Settlement Conferences
On March 10, DS News released an article discussing Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller’s efforts to stop legislation that would eliminate a homeowner’s final alternative before foreclosure.
20 Mar 2015
Legislation in Montana Aimed at Reducing Banks? Liability in Loss Mitigation
On March 13, DS News released an article discussing the state of Montana’s SB 280 and SB 281.
20 Mar 2015
Maryland SB 197 Proposed Legislation Municipalities-Vacant and Blighted Buildings
On February 2, Maryland Senate Bill 197 (“Municipalities-Vacant and Blighted Buildings”) received its first reading in the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee.
20 Mar 2015
North Carolina Bill Would Permit Homeowners to Exclude Forgiven Mortgage Debt from Taxes
On March 9, DS News released an article discussing a bill approved in the North Carolina House of Representatives which would affect about 4,000 homeowners.
20 Mar 2015
Oregon Proposed Legislation HB 3080 ?Relating to assessments that association of unit owners imposes on foreclosed residential real property?
On February 20, Rep. Sal Esquivel (R-OR) introduced HB 3080, titled “Relating to assessments that association of unit owners imposes on foreclosed residential real property” to the Oregon Legislature.
20 Mar 2015
Proposed California Assembly Bill AB 514
On February 23, Assembly Member Das Williams (D-CA) introduced California Assembly Bill 514. AB 154, if enacted, would amend the local fines and penalties for violations of local building and safety ordinances.
20 Mar 2015
MHA HAMP Reporting Update February 2015 UP Survey Now Available
On March 16, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a HAMP Reporting Update, subtitled February 2015 UP Survey Now Available.
20 Mar 2015
FHA Announces Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure Alternative
On March 16, DS News released an article titled Consumer Advocates Concerned Over Non-Borrowing Spouses Facing Foreclosure.
19 Mar 2015
Fannie Mae SVC-2015-04 Servicing Guide Updates
On March 18, Fannie Mae issued Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2015-04, subtitled Servicing Guide Updates.
19 Mar 2015
FHFA Report Details Progress on the 2014 Strategic Plan for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Conservatorships
On March 16, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a news release announcing a Progress Report describing activities Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac undertook in 2014 to further FHFA’s conservatorship goals.
19 Mar 2015