Archives For: COVID-19
FHFA: Multifamily Tenant Protections Announced
On July 28, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that tenants of multifamily properties with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac who are subject to eviction for nonpayment of rent must be given 30 days’ notice to vacate before the tenant can be required to leave the unit.
28 Jul 2021
CFPB: Tool to Help Renters and Landlords Access Federal Assistance
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released an online tool to help renters and landlords impacted by the pandemic easily find and apply for payment assistance for rent, utilities and other expenses.
28 Jul 2021
USDA: New COVID-19 Special Relief Measures and Servicing Guidance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provided advance notice of technical Handbook 1-3555 updates. Included are new COVID-19 Special Relief Alternatives and clarification on existing policies.
23 Jul 2021
VA: Circular 26-21-13: COVID-19 Home Retention Waterfall
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a circular providing its waterfall of home retention options for helping borrowers affected financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also announced the COVID-19 Refund Modification (loan modification specific to borrowers needing payment reductions when exiting COVID-19 forbearance).
23 Jul 2021
ATTOM: East Coast States Most at Risk for Housing Impacts
ATTOM Data issued its second quarter 2021 Coronavirus Report. According to its findings, East Coast states are more vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic impact.
22 Jul 2021
CFPB: Landlords and Agencies to Report Rental Information Accurately
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released an enforcement compliance bulletin reminding landlords, consumer reporting agencies and others of their critical obligations to accurately report rental and eviction information.
1 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
Freddie Mac: Guide Bulletin 2021-24: Servicing Updates
Freddie Mac announced the upcoming expiration of the COVID-19 foreclosure moratorium, temporary changes to Freddie Mac Flex Modification® for Borrowers with a COVID-19 hardship and updates to PAID.
30 Jun 2021
Supreme Court, FHFA Back Tenant and Homeowner Protections
DS News reported that the U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request to invalidate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) moratorium on evictions.
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