Archives For: Investor and Regulatory Updates
HUD October Housing Scorecard
On November 8, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released an update titled Obama Administration Releases October Housing Scorecard.
12 Nov 2013
VA Increases Maximum Allowable Attorney Fees
On November 12, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the Federal Register contains a notice that the VA is increasing the maximum allowable attorney fees for all terminations completed on or after December 12, 2013.
12 Nov 2013
Freddie Mac Guide User Enhancements and Single-Family Resources
On November 6, Freddie Mac released an announcement titled Take Advantage of Recent Guide User Enhancements and Other Available Single-Family Resources.
8 Nov 2013
Freddie Mac Offers Morgage Relief for Military Service Members
On November 8, Freddie Mac released a notice titled Freddie Mac Offers Mortgage Relief for Military Service Members.
8 Nov 2013
GAO-14-17 Combatting Foreclosure Rescue Schemes
On October 29, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-14-17, subtitled Financial Crime: Foreclosure Rescue Schemes Have Become More Complex, and Efforts to Combat Them Continue.
7 Nov 2013
FHFA Directs Fannie and Freddie to Restrict Lender-Placed Insurance
On November 5, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released an update titled FHFA Directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to Restrict Lender-Placed Insurance Practices.
5 Nov 2013
HUD ML 2013-40 Loss Mitigation During Foreclosure Process
On November 1, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released Mortgagee Letter 2013-40, subtitled Loss Mitigation During the Foreclosure Process.
5 Nov 2013
OCC Bulletin 2013-29: Guidance on Third-Party Relationships
On October 30, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released a statement titled Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Releases Guidance on Third-Party Relationships.
5 Nov 2013
MBA Asserts Path to GSE Reform Remains Muddled
On October 29, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) published an article titled Path to GSE Reform Remains Muddled.
4 Nov 2013
HUD ML 2013-38 Single Family Foreclosure Policy
On October 28, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued Mortgagee Letter 2013-38, subtitled Single Family Foreclosure Policy and Procedural Changes for HUD Title II Forward Mortgages and HECM Reverse Mortgages; Reasonable Diligence Requirements; HUD’s Schedule of Allowable Attorney Fees.
4 Nov 2013