Archives For: 2021
Nespelem Evacuated After Lightning Fire Burns Over 10,000 Acres
The Spokane-Review published an article outlining the Chuweah Creek Fire, which has burned homes in Nespelem, Wash.
13 Jul 2021
Beckwourth Complex Now Largest Fire in California
Plumas News provided coverage of the Beckwourth Complex Fire, which has consumed almost 100,000 acres in Plumas County, Calif.
12 Jul 2021
HUD: FHA INFO #21-55: COVID-19 Loss Mitigation Polices Webinar
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced the availability of a pre-recorded webinar that discusses in greater detail the policies outlined in Mortgagee Letter 2021-15 (COVID-19 guidance).
9 Jul 2021
HUD: Key Staff Appointment Announcement
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced several key additions to internal staff since March.
9 Jul 2021
Salt and Tennant Fires Burn Homes in Northern California
KPIX CBS 5 published a report outlining major wildfire activity that has burned homes in Northern California.
6 Jul 2021
OCC: Organizational Change Announcement
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced structural changes intended to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness.
6 Jul 2021
FHFA: Expanded Use of Interest Rate Reduction for COVID-19 Hardship
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced changes to loan modification terms for COVID-19 impacted borrowers with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac needing payment reduction for successful home retention.
30 Jun 2021
FHFA: Protecting Borrowers After COVID-19 Moratoriums End
The FHFA announced that servicers of mortgages backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will not be permitted to make a first notice or filing for foreclosure that would be prohibited by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Protections for Borrowers Affected by the COVID-19 Emergency Under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Regulation X Final Rule before it takes effect.
29 Jun 2021
FHFA: Three Staffing Updates Announced
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced new appointments to the leadership team for longtime FHFA staff Naa Awaa Tagoe, Daniel E. Coates, and Danielle Walton.
28 Jun 2021
HUD: FHA INFO #21-49: FHA Catalyst Functionality Updates
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) released enhancements to the FHA Catalyst: Claims Binder Module. Included are functionalities that allow mortgagees to receive notification that prevents duplicate claim submissions and add documents/files to an existing claim submission.
28 Jun 2021