Archives For: COVID-19
FHFA: Statement of Director Mark Calabria
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued the statement of Director Mark A. Calabria before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services.
16 Sep 2020
VA: Circular 26-20-25: Impact of CARES Act Forbearance on VA Purchase and Refinance Transactions
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular clarifying that periods of forbearance under the CARES Act cannot count toward loan seasoning requirements for both Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans (IRRRLs) and cash-out refinancing loans made to refinance a VA-guaranteed loan.
15 Sep 2020
VA: Circular 26-20-33: Deferment as a COVID-19 Loss Mitigation Option for CARES Act Forbearance Cases
The VA issued a circular composed to clarify whether, due to the impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), servicers may offer deferment as a COVID-19 loss mitigation option.
14 Sep 2020
FHA INFO #20-66: HERMIT System Submissions for COVID-19 Related Extensions
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced software updates to the Home Equity Reverse Mortgage Information Technology (HERMIT) system, which allows servicers to submit extensions related to the Presidentially-Declared COVID-19 National Emergency for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. The extension of the foreclosure and eviction moratorium were published in Mortgagee Letter 2020-27.
10 Sep 2020
USDA: Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities Affected by COVID-19
The USDA updated a previous announcement regarding immediate measures it is taking to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The announcement now highlights guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordering a halt in tenant residential evictions.
9 Sep 2020
VA: Circular 26-20-12: Extended Relief Under the CARES Act for those Affected by COVID-19
The VA issued a release with the purpose of clarifying the loan modification option, VA Purchase option, and removing a reference to a lump sum payment in regard to extended relief under the CARES Act for those affected by COVID-19.
9 Sep 2020
USDA: Servicing Relief for Borrowers Impacted by Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a release announcing relief measures for holders and/or loan servicers of USDA Sigle Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program mortgages and providing guidance on assisting borrowers affected by a Presidentially Declared Disaster area during the COVID-19 pandemic.
8 Sep 2020
HUD: FHA INFO #20-64: Guidance Regarding Presidentially-Declared Major Disaster Areas During the COVID-19 Pandemic
HUD provided clarification to mortgagees about its guidance for originating and/or servicing FHA-insured forward mortgages in the U.S. and its territories when a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration is issued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 Sep 2020
White House Says CDC Will Halt Evictions Using Quarantine Rules
Bloomberg published an article discussing a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcement to temporarily suspend evictions of certain consumers to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
1 Sep 2020
Limiting Mortgage Servicing Risk in Turbulent Times
DS News published an article highlighting how mortgage lenders and servicers are working to assess creditworthiness and anticipate potential risk among aspiring homebuyers.
31 Aug 2020