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FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tropical Storm Hilary
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Hilary from August 19-21, 2023.
18 Oct 2023
Freddie Mac Launches Tool that Matches Borrowers to Down Payment Assistance Programs
Freddie Mac has launched DPA One, a new tool to help mortgage lenders quickly find and match borrowers to down payment assistance programs.
18 Oct 2023
Lawrence County Land Bank Shares Completion of Chesapeake Demolition Project
The Lawrence County Land Bank has completed demolition on 19 abandoned properties on a 4-acre plot that were a major source of blight.
18 Oct 2023
Metroplex Approves Funding to Remediate and Demolish Seven Vacant Buildings in Hamilton Hill Neighborhood
Metroplex Board of Directors has approved demolition of 7 vacant buildings that the Capital Region Land Bank will turn into affordable housing.
18 Oct 2023
Center for Community Progress and Land Trust Alliance Unveil Map Highlighting Collaborative Opportunities Between Land Banks and Conservation Land Trusts
The Center for Community Progress and the Land Trust Alliance have launched a new interactive map for leaders in community revitalization.
17 Oct 2023
FHFA Takes Further Steps to Reduce Loan Repurchase Requests
FHFA is taking further action to reduce repurchase requests from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which first spiked in 2022 and remained elevated in 2023.
16 Oct 2023
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases to .31% in September
The MBA’s Monthly Loan Monitoring Survey revealed the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 2 basis points as of September 30, 2023.
16 Oct 2023
Mortgage Lenders Can Now Count Income from ADUs When Underwriting FHA Loans
Mortgage lenders can now count income from accessory dwellings when underwriting FHA loans to help households maximize the potential benefits of homeownership.
16 Oct 2023
U.S. Foreclosure Activity Shows Continued Rise in Third Quarter
ATTOM released its Q3 2023 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, showing foreclosure filings up 28% from the previous month and 34% from a year ago.
12 Oct 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Montana Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of the state of Montana to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from June 1-8, 2023.
11 Oct 2023