Archives For: 2020
MBA: Mortgage Delinquencies Decrease in Fourth Quarter of 2019
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) highlighted key findings from its fourth quarter 2019 National Delinquency Survey.
11 Feb 2020
CFPB: Testimony of Kathleen L. Kraninger
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published the written testimony of Kathleen L. Kraninger before the House Committee on Financial Services. The testimony outlines the bureau’s Fall 2019 Semi-Annual Report to Congress.
6 Feb 2020
Hartford Land Bank Announces Executive Director
The Hartford Courant published an article highlighting the appointment of Laura Settlemyer as executive director of the Hartford (Conn.) Land Bank.
5 Feb 2020
Washington City Considers Joining the County’s Land Bank
The Observer Reporter issued an article outlining the possibility of the City of Washington, Pa., to join the Washington County Land Bank.
5 Feb 2020
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – October 2019
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its October 2019 Foreclosure Prevention Report.
3 Feb 2020
CFPB: Executive Team Addition Announcement
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced several additions to its executive team.
30 Jan 2020
USDA: Handbook Updates: Loss Claim and Loss Mitigation
The USDA published new 3555 Handbook chapters in response to a final rule (effective April 24) that will streamline the loss claim process for lenders who have acquired title to property through voluntary liquidation or foreclosure and better align loss mitigation policies with the mortgage industry.
27 Jan 2020
CFPB: Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a policy statement providing a common-sense framework on how it intends to apply the “abusiveness” standard in supervision and enforcement matters.
24 Jan 2020
MHA HAMP Update: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Support and System Availability
Making Home Affordable (MHA) outlined system availablity for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
16 Jan 2020
HUD: Federal Financial Monitor Appointed to Oversee Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands Disaster Recovery Funds
HUD announced Robert M. Couch as the federal financial monitor to oversee the grant administration and disbursement process of disaster recovery funds to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
16 Jan 2020