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HUD Announces Effective Date For FHA Loan Limits in ML-2013-43
On December 6, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released an update titled HUD Announces New FHA Loan Limits to Take Effect January 1st.
9 Dec 2013
HUD ML-2013-44: REO Properties; Appraisal Ordering; Comparables Used
On December 6, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released Mortgagee Letter 2013-44, subtitled HUD Single Family Real Estate Owned (REO) Properties: Updates on Ordering New Appraisals and Clarification on Comparables Used for Appraisals.
9 Dec 2013
NJ, ACLU, and Others Sue FHFA Over Eminent Domain Controversy
On December 5, nj.com published an article titled N.J. ACLU, Others Sue Federal Agency in Brewing Eminent Domain Controversy.
6 Dec 2013
Fannie Mae FAQs for SVC-2012-22 Default Legal Services
On December 2, Fannie Mae released an update to its frequently asked questions (FAQs) for Default-Related Legal Services Questions and Answers Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2012-22.
6 Dec 2013
Federal Reserve Releases Guidance Holding Banks Responsible When Using Service Providers
On December 5, The Federal Reserve Board released guidance reminding financial institutions it supervises to exercise appropriate risk management and oversight when using service providers.
6 Dec 2013
VA Servicer Newsflash Allowable Attorney Fees, Development Updates
On December 5, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released a VALERI Servicer Newsflash regarding allowable attorney fee increases and development updates.
6 Dec 2013
Baltimore, MD May Explore Use of Eminent Domain to Combat Blight
On November 25, The Baltimore Sun published an article titled Some Call on City to Explore Eminent Domain to Combat Blight.
5 Dec 2013
Fannie Mae SVC-2013-24 Miscellaneous Servicing Policy Changes
On December 4, Fannie Mae released Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2013-24, subtitled Miscellaneous Servicing Policy Changes.
5 Dec 2013
VA Circular 26-13-26 Special Relief After Midwest Tornadoes
On December 3, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released Circular 26-13-26, subtitled Special Relief Following the Midwest Tornadoes.
5 Dec 2013
Eminent Domain Takes Root in Areas of High Unemployment, Poverty
On December 2, DSNews published an article titled Eminent Domain Takes Root in Areas with High Unemployment, Poverty.
3 Dec 2013