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CFPB Uncovers Illegal Junk Fees on Bank Accounts, Mortgages, and Student and Auto Loans
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a special edition of its Supervisory Highlights that reports on unlawful junk fees uncovered in deposit accounts and in multiple loan servicing markets, including in mortgage, student, and payday lending.
8 Mar 2023
Senators Introduce ‘Neighborhood Homes Investment Act’ to Expand Affordable Homeownership Opportunities and Revitalize Communities
The Neighborhood Homes Investment Act, introduced by senators from Maryland and Indiana, would create a new tax incentive that would produce starter homes in under-resourced communities over the next decade.
7 Mar 2023
Land Bank Sales Point a Way Toward Neighborhood Revitalization
The Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corp. sold two properties to a developer who will renovate and sell them as single-family homes, driving revitalization within two city neighborhoods.
7 Mar 2023
Abandoned House Called ‘Big Eyesore’ Demolished Under Dekalb Co. Blight Program
The blight program in Dekalb County, Georgia is working to revitalize neighborhoods by abating or demolishing abandoned, blighted properties throughout the county.
7 Mar 2023
Mortgage Servicers and Government Agencies to Converge in D.C.
Safeguard Properties is set to sponsor the Five Star Government Forum at The National Press Club on April 11, 2023 in Washington, DC.
6 Mar 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Oklahoma Severe Winter Storm
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma to supplement tribal recovery efforts in areas affected by the severe winter storm from December 21-25. 2022.
3 Mar 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Arizona Severe Winter Storms and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the Navajo Nation Reservation in Arizona to supplement tribal recovery efforts in areas affected by severe winter storms and flooding from January 14 – January 17, 2023.
3 Mar 2023
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – South Dakota Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorm
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of South Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe winter storms and snowstorm from December 12-25. 2022.
27 Feb 2023
Freddie Mac Serious Delinquency Rate Unchanged in January; Fannie Mae Decreased Slightly
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae report mortgage serious delinquency rate for January 2023.
27 Feb 2023
Black Knight: Mortgage Delinquencies Decrease in January
According to Black Knight’s First Look report, the percent of loans delinquent decreased 2.3% in January 2023 compared to December 2022.
24 Feb 2023