Archives For: December
Pinpointing Property Preservation Hot Topics
The latest Five Star Institute Property Preservation Executive Forum newsletter featured a special Q&A with Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa. In it, Jaffa highlights this year’s Property Preservation Conference (NPPC) and touches on expected trends for the mortgage field services industry in 2021.
28 Dec 2020
FHA INFO #20-95: FHA Extends the Expiration Dates for Multiple COVID-19 Related Policies
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced extensions to several temporary provisions previously
instituted through Mortgagee Letters and policy waivers to help mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on borrowers with FHA-insured mortgages and mortgagees.
21 Dec 2020
Winter Storm Gail to Slam Northeast with Heavy Snow
The Weather Channel published a report outlining winter storm activity that produced record snowfall in the Northeast U.S.
17 Dec 2020
Foreclosures May Be Subject to ‘Drastic Changes’ Next Year
The latest episode of DS5’s Inside the Industry featured Safeguard Properties Director of Client Account Management Elizabeth Squires, who discussed the impact of COVID-19 on property preservation and foreclosure volumes.
11 Dec 2020
OCC: New Executive Committee Members Announced
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced the appointment of two executives to the agency’s Executive Committee.
7 Dec 2020
Nor’easter Pummels New England with Heavy Snow, Strong Winds
The Weather Channel published a report providing the latest on a powerful winter storm that swept through the Northeast U.S.
7 Dec 2020
Mudslide Destroys Homes, Damages Infrastructure in Southeast Alaska
USA Today published a report detailing severe weather activity in portions of Alaska that has caused destructive mudslides.
2 Dec 2020
Winter Storm Bringing Wind-Driven Snow to Eastern Great Lakes, Appalachians
The Weather Channel issued a report outlining winter storm activity that has spread heavy snow/rain across multiple U.S. states.
30 Nov 2020
VA: Circular 26-18-30: Revisions to VA-Guaranteed Cash-Out Refinancing Home Loans (RIN 2900-AQ42)
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a revised version of Circular 26-18-30. The circular clarifies loan seasoning requirements for TYPE II cash-out refinancing loans.
21 Dec 2018
FHFA: Statement of Melvin L. Watt
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued the statement of Director Melvin L. Watt on the designation of Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting as acting FHFA director.
21 Dec 2018