Archives For: 2018
MHA HAMP Update: Upcoming HAMP Reporting Tool User Interface Outage
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update outlining system maintenance scheduled for the weekend of February 17, 2018.
29 Jan 2018
Expedited Foreclosure Bill Introduced in New Jersey
SB 1243 was introduced by New Jersey Senator Ronald Rice on January 25, 2018. The bill is pending in the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
25 Jan 2018
CFPB: Request for Information on Civil Investigative Demands
The Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) published a press release outlining a Request for Information (RFI) that coincides with a recent call for evidence from Acting Director Mick Mulvaney. The request will provide an opportunity for public feedback and suggestions to improve outcomes for consumers and covered entities.
24 Jan 2018
Freddie Mac: Flood Insurance Requirements Remain Unchanged Despite a Lapse in the National Flood Insurance Program
Freddie Mac issued a release confirming that its policies on flood insurance have remained unchained since the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP) authority to issue new and renewal policies and increase coverage on existing policies expired on January 20, 2018.
22 Jan 2018
Disaster Playbook
The January Issue of DS News featured an article authored by Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa. In it, Jaffa explores how the mortgage servicing industry can establish guidelines to help manage portfolios following a major storm or disaster.
17 Jan 2018
HUD: Carson Delivers Oath of Office to Four New HUD Leaders
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release announcing new top leaders who have been officially sworn into office.
12 Jan 2018
VALERI Servicer Newsflash
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release containing several Development Updates.
12 Jan 2018
Arizona Bill Would Make it Easier for HOAs to Take Your Home
AZcentral.com published an article discussing SB 1080, a recently proposed piece of legislation that aims to allow Home Owner Association (HOA) foreclosures after six months.
10 Jan 2018
Freddie Mac: Register Now to Test Our Investor Reporting Changes
Freddie Mac issued a release outlining the testing phase of its Investor Reporting Change Initiative.
9 Jan 2018
MHA HAMP Update: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Support and System Availability
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued an update outlining system availability during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
8 Jan 2018