Archives For: COVID-19
HUD: Multiple COVID-19 Temporary Policy Waivers
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced several temporary provisions issued through policy waivers to help mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on borrowers with FHA-insured mortgages and mortgagees.
3 Feb 2021
FHFA: COVID-19 U.S. Mortgage Performance Analysis
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) posted a blog outlining U.S. mortgage performance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 Feb 2021
FEMA Declared Disaster Navajo Nation COVID-19 Pandemic
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the Navajo Nation as a result of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.
2 Feb 2021
VA: Circular 26-21-02: Extended COVID-19 Foreclosure and Eviction Relief
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced extended foreclosure and eviction relief on properties secured by VA-guaranteed loans, including those previously secured by VA-guaranteed loans but currently in VA’s Real Estate Owned (REO) portfolio.
29 Jan 2021
DS News Highlights Upcoming Safeguard Moratorium Webinar
DS News published an article outlining an upcoming industry webinar hosted by Safeguard Properties. As the first in a series slated for 2021, it will examine current eviction moratoriums and discuss preservation-related actions servicers can and cannot take while they remain active.
29 Jan 2021
HUD: FHA INFO #21-06: COVID-19 Forbearance and HECM Extension
HUD announced the extension of the deadline for single family borrowers with FHA-insured mortgages to request an initial COVID-19 forbearance from their mortgage servicer through March 31, 2021.
26 Jan 2021
FHA INFO #21-05: Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium Policy Extension
The FHA announced a moratorium of foreclosures and evictions for single family properties with FHA-insured mortgages through March 31, 2021.
21 Jan 2021
USDA: Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium Extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that its foreclosure and eviction moratorium has been extended until March 31, 2021.
20 Jan 2021
Freddie Mac: FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2021-3: Moratorium Extension
Freddie Mac extended its nationwide suspension of all foreclosure actions, including foreclosure sales, through February 28, 2021.
20 Jan 2021
Joe Iafigliola Featured on DS5’s Inside the Industry
The latest episode of DS5’s Inside the Industry featured Safeguard Properties CFO Joe Iafigliola, who offered insight into how Safeguard has adjusted to the challenges of the past year. Iafigliola also discussed expected changes for the mortgage field services industry.
11 Jan 2021