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Fannie Mae: SVC-2021-05: Servicing Announcement
Fannie Mae issued a Servicing Announcement that incorporates previously communicated changes regarding payment deferral gross servicing fee and guarantee fee reimbursement, and foreclosure P&I advance reimbursement. It also extends the mandatory effective date of the IRS reporting changes that were previously announced.
12 Aug 2021
Supreme Court Blocks Part of New York’s Eviction Moratorium
The Hill published an article outlining a Supreme Court decision temporarily blocking part of an eviction moratorium put in place by New York state amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
12 Aug 2021
FHFA: Foreclosure Prevention Report – May 2021
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued its May 2021 Foreclosure Prevention, Refinance and FPM Report.
12 Aug 2021
A Congressional Call to Strengthen Foreclosure Protections
DS News published an article outlining recent actions made by Rep. Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, urging regulators to strengthen foreclosure and mortgage servicing protections to prevent unnecessary foreclosures during the COIVD-19 pandemic.
6 Aug 2021
HUD: FHA INFO #21-66: Waivers for COVID-19 Recovery Options
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) issued partial waivers addressing a mortgagee’s timeframes and borrower eligibility for a required review or re-review for the COVID-19 Advance Loan Modification and COVID-19 Recovery Loss Mitigation Options.
5 Aug 2021
Court Finds Foreclosure Filing Fee Unconstitutional
DS News published an article authored by Anselmo Lindberg & Associates LLC Attorney Christopher S. Iaria. In it, Iaria explores a recent ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court that found a foreclosure filing fee to be in violation of free access, equal protection, due process and uniformity clauses.
5 Aug 2021
FHFA: COVID-19 REO Eviction Moratorium Extended Through September
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) published a joint statement on agency actions (FHFA, USDA, VA, Treasury) to prevent evictions.
30 Jul 2021
Tornadoes Strike the Northeast, Cause Major Damage
The Weather Channel issued a report outlining severe thunderstorm activity that spawned tornadoes in at least three states.
30 Jul 2021
HUD: Federal Housing Administration Extends Single Family Eviction Moratorium
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced an extension of its moratorium on evictions for foreclosed borrowers and their occupants through September 30, 2021, and noted the expiration of the foreclosure moratorium on July 31, 2021.
30 Jul 2021
USDA: Extension of a COVID-19 Foreclosure Related Eviction Moratorium
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an extension of its moratorium on evictions through September 30, 2021, for Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program borrowers. The foreclosure moratorium remains unchanged and will expire on July 31, 2021.
30 Jul 2021