Archives For: 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Tennessee
On July 19, 2017, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Tennessee as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that took place May 27-28, 2017.
19 Jul 2017
Freddie Mac Joins Fannie Mae in Reducing Mortgage Modification Interest Rate
HousingWire published an article discussing a decision by Freddie Mac to cut its benchmark interest rate for standard mortgage modifications for the second time in 2017.
17 Jul 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Missouri
On July 13, 2017, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Missouri as a result of severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that took place April 28 to May 11, 2017.
13 Jul 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster North Dakota
On July 12, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in North Dakota as a result of flooding that took place March 23 to April 29, 2017.
12 Jul 2017
Georgia Adopts Provisions Regarding Mortgage Servicing
The State of Georgia Department of Banking and Finance issued a bulletin outlining several new provisions that went into effect on July 19, 2017.
7 Jul 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Nebraska
On June 26, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Nebraska as a result of a severe winter storm and straight-line winds that took place April 29 to May 3, 2017.
26 Jun 2017
MHA HAMP Reporting Update: HAMP Reporting System Post Release Message and Independence Day Holiday Support and System Availability
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update outlining system availability during the Independence Day holiday.
26 Jun 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Idaho
On June 22, 2017, FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Idaho as a result of severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that took place March 6-28, 2017.
22 Jun 2017
Fannie Mae: Lender Letter: Guidance on Credit Report Changes; Impacts to HSSN and SMDU This Weekend
Fannie Mae issued a news release highlighting a number of updates relevant to servicers and sellers.
14 Jun 2017
Freddie Mac: Register Now for Freddie Mac Flex Modification Training
Freddie Mac issued a release outlining a new training opportunity.
5 Jun 2017