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FHFA Announces More than $1.1 Billion for Affordable Housing Programs
FHFA Acting Director Sandra L. Thompson announced that the Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund will receive a total of $1.138 billion for affordable housing initiatives from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises).
28 Feb 2022
Nobody’s Home: Bill Would Require Contact Info for Empty Buildings
It could be easier to contact the owners of abandoned and dilapidated properties if a bill sponsored by two Dayton-area lawmakers passes.
28 Feb 2022
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Kentucky Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of Kentucky affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding and landslides from Dec. 31, 2021 – Jan. 2, 2022.
27 Feb 2022
FHFA Proposes to Update Minimum Financial Eligibility Requirements for GSEs
FHFA has re-proposes, and is seeking additional comments on, its minimum financial eligibility requirements for FNMA and FMHLC sellers/servicers.
25 Feb 2022
Forbearance Requests and Re-entries Increase as Exits Hits Record Low
Mortgage Bankers Association reports that more homeowners have requested to extend or re-enter forbearance in January, with exits at record low.
23 Feb 2022
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Iowa Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of Iowa affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on December 15, 2021.
23 Feb 2022
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Nebraska Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of Nebraska affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on December 15, 2021.
23 Feb 2022
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Hawaii Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of Hawaii affected by severe storms, flooding, and landslides from December 5-10, 2021.
18 Feb 2022
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Kansas Severe Storms and Straight Line Winds
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of Kansas affected by severe storms and straight line winds on December 15, 2021.
18 Feb 2022
Fannie Mae Recognizes 29 Mortgage Servicers for Industry Excellence
Fannie Mae announced the 2021 Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards™ (STAR™) Program results, which recognized 29 mortgage servicers for competency, capacity, and overall performance.
17 Feb 2022