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Educating Employees in a Dynamic Industry by Safeguard Properties Director of Training John Gonos
In the October Issue of DS News, Safeguard’s director of training John Gonos discusses what mortgage field services companies must do to keep employees current with changing industry regulations and guidelines.
10 Oct 2014
FEMA Declared Disaster Area Montana
On October 10, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Montana as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding August 21-25.
10 Oct 2014
FHFA Announces Chief of Staff
On October 8, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the appointment of Janell Byrd-Chichester as Chief of Staff for FHFA.
9 Oct 2014
GAO-15-131 Housing Finance System
On October 7, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-15-131, a report subtitled Housing Finance System: A Framework for Assessing Potential Changes.
9 Oct 2014
California MBA Chairman Publishes Editorial Opposing San Francisco Eminent Domain Proposal
On October 6, the San Francisco Examiner released an editorial titled Mortgage-seizure idea: A solution in search of a problem?
8 Oct 2014
Fannie Mae Standard Modification Rate Adjustment
On October 7, Fannie Mae released a Servicing Notice announcing an adjustment to the required interest rate for a Fannie Mae Standard Modification.
8 Oct 2014
FHA Announces Extended Feedback Period for Draft Servicing Section
On October 7, The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) released INFO message #14-61, discussing a feedback extension period for the draft Servicing section of the Single Family Housing Policy Handbook.
8 Oct 2014
FEMA Declared Disaster Area New Mexico
On October 6, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in New Mexico as a result of severe storms and flooding July 27 to August 5.
7 Oct 2014
Supreme Court Case to Decide if Banks are Responsible for Sale of Foreclosed Houses
On October 1, Philip Babler, associate and litigation lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP posted an article discussing Bank of New York v. Carson, No. 2013AP544, currently awaiting a ruling from the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
7 Oct 2014
FHA Announces Intention to Extend Borrower Refinancing Program
On October 1, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) released INFO message #14-60, discussing its plan to extend the “FHA Refinances of Borrowers in Negative Equity Positions” program.
7 Oct 2014