Archives For: 2017
FEMA Declared Disaster Pueblo of Acoma Tribe New Mexico
On December 21, 2017, FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Pueblo of Acoma Tribe (New Mexico) as a result of severe storms and flooding that took place October 4-6, 2017.
21 Dec 2017
FHFA: Third Quarter Foreclosure Prevention Report Shows Foreclosure Preventions Top 3.9 Million
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release highlighting its third quarter 2017 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
21 Dec 2017
Fannie Mae: Foreclosure Sales Are Temporarily Suspended in Certain Areas; Fannie Mae holiday closures; and More
Fannie Mae issued a release highlighting information relevant to servicers and sellers. Included is an update announcing the extension of a temporary suspension of foreclosure sales in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
20 Dec 2017
The Next Crisis for Puerto Rico: A Crush of Foreclosures
The New York Times published an article outlining the current state of housing in Puerto Rico.
16 Dec 2017
FHFA: Refinance Report
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its October 2017 Refinance Report.
14 Dec 2017
VA Circular 26-17-42: Special Relief Following California Wildfires
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular expressing concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by the California wildfires.
12 Dec 2017
Fannie Mae: Eviction Moratorium for the Holidays
Fannie Mae issued a news release announcing the suspension of evictions of foreclosed single-family properties during the holiday season.
11 Dec 2017
Freddie Mac: Holiday Eviction Suspension
Freddie Mac released an update highlighting the suspension of all scheduled eviction lockouts during the holiday season.
11 Dec 2017
Abandoned Property Bill Proposed in Missouri
MO SB 780 was pre-filed in the Missouri Legislature on December 7. The legislation would allow certain people to enter a property to secure it, remove trash and graffiti, and maintain the grounds.
7 Dec 2017
OCC: OCC Allows National Banks and Federal Savings Associations Affected by Wildfires in California to Close
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a proclamation allowing national banks and federal savings associations affected by the California wildfires to close.
7 Dec 2017