Archives For: April 2019
Severe Storms Continue Across South
The Weather Channel issued a report outlining severe thunderstorm activity affecting portions of the southern U.S.
18 Apr 2019
Storms Leave Damage in South, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a state disaster declaration for nine counties impacted by recent severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes.
17 Apr 2019
FHFA: Adolfo Marzol Announced as Principal Deputy Director
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the appointment of Adolpho Marzol as principal deputy director.
16 Apr 2019
Fannie Mae: New Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Course for Servicers
Fannie Mae announced the availability of a new course designed to help servicers to stay in compliance with its guidelines while navigating through bankruptcy and foreclosure cases.
16 Apr 2019
FHFA: Dr. Mark Calabria Sworn In as Director
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a news release highlighting the swearing-in of Dr. Mark A. Calabria to a five-year term as director.
15 Apr 2019
Freddie Mac: FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2019-8: Servicing Updates
Freddie Mac announced important updates related to approved servicer reimbursement amounts, insurance loss settlements, the Investor Reporting Change Initiative and more.
10 Apr 2019
VA: Circular 26-19-11: Special Relief Following Floods in Nebraska
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular that expresses concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by floods in Nebraska, and describes measures mortgagees may employ to provide relief.
8 Apr 2019
Time-Barred Foreclosures and the Statute of Limitations
DS News published an article authored by Wright Finlay & Zak Partner Robert Finlay and Attorney Luke I. Wozniak. The article provides an analysis of recent Washington State case law that could directly impact mortgage servicers that attempt to foreclosures on borrowers who have previously experienced bankruptcy.
4 Apr 2019
FHFA: Statement of Acting Director Joseph Otting
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a statement from Acting Director Joseph Otting in response to the U.S. Senate confirmation of Mark Calabria as director.
4 Apr 2019
OCC: Maryann Kennedy Named Senior Deputy Comptroller for Large Bank Supervision
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a news release confirming Maryann Kennedy as its next senior deputy comptroller for large bank supervision.
1 Apr 2019