Archives For: foreclosure
Idaho Governor Signs Foreclosure Bill
On April 5, Idaho Governor Butch Otter signed SB 1315 into law. It will take effect on July 1, 2016.
5 Apr 2016
Pennsylvania Considers Fast-Tracking Vacant and Abandoned Property Foreclosures
Thirteen bipartisan sponsors have introduced and referred HB 1954 to the House Urban Affairs Committee. The legislation aims to reduce the timeframe for foreclosure on vacant and abandoned properties by 240 days.
5 Apr 2016
Portland Signals More Aggressive Approach to Vacant, Abandoned Homes
The Oregonian published an article discussing a plan by Portland, OR to clean up zombie properties.
5 Apr 2016
Tenant Protection Legislation Enacted in Utah
Utah Governor Gary Herbert has signed SB 22 (“Foreclosure of Residential Rental Property”) into law.
28 Mar 2016
Distressed Homeowners Still Turning to Permanent Loan Modifications
DS News published an article discussing data released by HOPE NOW in regards to at risk borrowers and the option of permanent loan modifications.
21 Mar 2016
FHLMC Guide Bulletin 2016-05: Important Servicing Requirement Changes
Freddie Mac issued a release announcing updated servicing requirements.
9 Mar 2016
FDIC FIL-14-2016 Discontinuation of Foreclosure Proceedings
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a Financial Institution Letter clarifying rules for abandoned foreclosures.
2 Mar 2016
Non-Foreclosure Solution Totals Are Piling Up
DS News published an article discussing findings from the latest HOPE NOW Data Report.
27 Jan 2016
Senators Want Healey to Weigh in on Foreclosure Bill
Masslive.com posted an article discussing a ruling to protect MA S. 2015 (formerly S.1981) against repeal attempts through a referendum petition.
20 Jan 2016
Land Bank Developing Tool to Track Problem Properties
The Mansfield News Journal released an article discussing a tool being developed by Richland County, Ohio Land Bank officials that aims to improve communications between county and city agencies.
17 Dec 2015