Archives For: Investor and Regulatory Updates
GAO-17-236: Troubled Asset Relief Program: Status of Housing Programs
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-17-236, a report providing an update on the status and condition of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funded housing programs as of October 31, 2016.
9 Jan 2017
Fannie Mae: Changes to Investor Reporting Release Notes
Fannie Mae published Release Notes featuring a summary of the changes to investor reporting that will take effect on February 1, 2017.
6 Jan 2017
Fannie Mae: Standard Modification Interest Rate Exhibit
Fannie Mae released an exhibit providing the new Standard Modification Interest Rate required for all Fannie Mae conventional mortgage loan modifications, excluding Fannie Mae HAMP Modifications.
6 Jan 2017
CFPB Announces Changes to Senior Leadership
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) posted a blog outlining several internal position changes.
5 Jan 2017
Fannie Mae: Servicer Webinar and Forums; Updated Project Insurance Requirements FAQs
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
5 Jan 2017
Fannie Mae: Lender Letter LL-2017-01
Fannie Mae issued a Lender Letter announcing that it has approved the acquisition of United Guaranty Corporation and its affiliates by Arch Capital Group Ltd.
4 Jan 2017
OCC Reports Improved Mortgage Performance in Third Quarter of 2016
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a news release highlighting its latest Mortgage Metrics Report.
4 Jan 2017
FHA INFO #16-80: Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1 December Update
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #16-80.
30 Dec 2016
MHA HAMP Reporting Update New Year’s Day Holiday Support and System Availability
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update outlining system availability during the New Year’s Day holiday.
27 Dec 2016
FHA INFO #16-78: Mortgagee Letter 2016-25: 2017 Nationwide Forward Mortgage Limits ? Correction for Special Exception Areas (Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the Virgin Islands)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released single family housing and news updates in FHA INFO #16-78.
23 Dec 2016