Archives For: Investor and Regulatory Updates
USDA RD Operations Plan in Absence of Appropriations
On September 18, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development released an anticipatory plan for operations in the absence of appropriations.
1 Oct 2013
VA Circular 26-13-19: VA Acceptance of Properties
On September 27, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released Circular 26-13-19, subtitled Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Acceptance of Properties.
1 Oct 2013
VA Circular 26-13-20: Impact on VA Loan Guaranty if Government is Shutdown
On September 30, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released Circular 26-13-20, subtitled Lender/Servicer Impact on the Department of Veterans Affairs Home Loan Guaranty Program if the Government is Shutdown.
1 Oct 2013
Four Predictions About Future Housing Finance Reform
On September 26, National Mortgage News published an article titled Four Predictions About the Future of Housing Finance Reform.
27 Sep 2013
HUD ML 2013-32 Update to FHA Loss Mitigation Home Rentention
On September 20, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published Mortgagee Letter 2013-32, subtitled Update to FHA’s Loss Mitigation Home Retention Options.
27 Sep 2013
MHA Updated Dictionaries Now Posted
On September 26, Making Home Affordable (MHA) released a notice advising its updated data dictionaries are available.
27 Sep 2013
FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2013-18 Servicing and Selling Updates
On September 24, Freddie Mac issued a notice titled Updates to Condominium Delivery Fee, Relief Refinance Mortgages and Asset Documentation Announced in Bulletin 2013-18.
26 Sep 2013
Freddie Mac EVP Dave Lowman Sends a Message
On September 23, Freddie Mac released a message from EVP of Single-Family Business, Dave Lowman.
26 Sep 2013
FHFA Launches National Education Campaign
On September 23, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released an update titled FHFA Launches National Education Campaign.
23 Sep 2013
MBA Summary of CFPB Modifications to Servicing Provisions of Regulation X
On September 13, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule amending and clarifying the Servicing, Ability to Repay/Qualified Mortgage, Loan Originator Compensation and Appraisal rules. In many areas, the CFPB responded to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) comments seeking revisions that would facilitate compliance by the industry.
23 Sep 2013