Archives For: March 2021
MHA: HAMP Update: June 2021 Maintenance Outage
Making Home Affordable (MHA) issued a release outlining system maintenance scheduled for June 25, 2021.
25 May 2021
Fannie Mae: RES-Post Payment Documentation Enhancements
Fannie Mae announced that the RES-Post Payment Documentation Request Portal job aid has been updated to include information regarding current features and associated screenshots.
15 Apr 2021
FEMA Declared Disaster Kentucky Severe Winter Storms
FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Kentucky affected by severe winter storms, landslides and mudslides that took place February 8-19, 2021.
9 Apr 2021
CFPB: Temporary Policy Statements Rescinded to Ensure Compliance
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it is rescinding seven policy statements issued in 2020 that provided temporary flexibilities to financial institutions in consumer financial markets, including mortgages. The rescissions will become on effective April 1, 2021,
31 Mar 2021
Michael Greenbaum Featured on MBANow
A recent episode of MBANow featured a one-on-one discussion with Safeguard Properties Chief Operating Officer Michael Greenbaum, who offered insight into how technology and data collection has helped the company streamline processes and manage risk.
29 Mar 2021
CFPB: Report Highlights More Than a Half-Million Complaints in 2020
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued its Consumer Response Annual Report for 2020. The report reflects issues consumers reported to the bureau throughout the year as influenced by numerous factors, including changing market conditions.
24 Mar 2021
Fannie Mae: Expense Reimbursement Coming to Property 360
Fannie Mae announced that additional expense reimbursement capabilities will be coming to its new Property 360 platform.
24 Mar 2021
Southern California Mudslides Damage Homes, Trap Cars
The Weather Channel issued a report offering the latest on mudslides that have damaged homes in Southern California.
11 Mar 2021
Hawaii Dam Overflows and Forces Evacuations, Damages Homes
Media outlets continue to report on flash flood activity across the Hawaiian Islands that has led to structural damage.
10 Mar 2021
Fannie Mae: SVC-2021-02: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae updated its Servicing Guide to include a number of relevant updates impacting mortgage servicers.
10 Mar 2021