Archives For: 2019
Democrats Move to Prevent Foreclosures, Evictions on Unpaid Federal Workers
HousingWire published an article outlining the newly proposed Federal Employee Civil Relief Act (S.72). The bill aims to prohibit landlords and creditors from taking action against federal workers or contractors who are affected by a government shutdown and unable to pay their rent, mortgages, or other loans.
11 Jan 2019
Freddie Mac: FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2019-2: Credit Reporting Guidance Related to the Federal Government Shutdown
Freddie Mac issued a release providing temporary guidance to help servicers and sellers assist borrowers impacted by the federal government shutdown.
11 Jan 2019
Fannie Mae: Lender Letter LL-2019-01: Impact of Federal Government Shutdown (Servicing)
Fannie Mae issued a release clarifying expectations and requirements with respect to credit reporting regarding mortgage loans made to government employees and other workers impacted by the federal government shutdown.
11 Jan 2019
CFPB: Reports on the Ability to Repay and Qualified Mortgage Rule and the RESPA Mortgage Servicing Rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) posted a blog announcing the availability of two reports assessing significant bureau rules.
11 Jan 2019
HUD: Specific Program Shutdown Questions and Answers
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued guidelines for lenders and servicers during the ongoing federal government shutdown.
11 Jan 2019
VA: Circular 26-19-1: Special Relief Following the Federal Government Shutdown
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a release that expresses concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by the federal government shutdown and describes measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief.
8 Jan 2019
HUD: FHA Calls on Lenders to Assist Federal Workers and Contractors Impacted by the Federal Government Shutdown
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a press release calling on all approved mortgagees and lenders to be sensitive to the financial hardships experienced by borrowers as a result of the federal government shutdown, including those borrowers subject to furlough, layoff, or a reduction in income related to the shutdown.
8 Jan 2019
Fannie Mae: Modification Interest Rate Adjustment Update
Fannie Mae issued an exhibit providing the current Modification Interest Rate used to evaluate borrowers for conventional mortgage loan modifications.
8 Jan 2019
U.S. Department of the Treasury: Lapse in Appropriations Contingency Plan
As a result of the continued federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has implemented its Lapse in Appropriations Contingency Plan.
8 Jan 2019
Servicers Treating Government Shutdown Like a Natural Disaster
National Mortgage News published an article discussing ways mortgage servicers are engaging the current federal government shutdown.
4 Jan 2019