Archives For: property preservation
Fannie Mae: AAA Matrix Updates
Fannie Mae announced that the Upset Bid standard excess fee ($75) was added to the North Carolina AAA matrix for services rendered on or after February 20. Also, the Property Preservation Protective Order standard excess fee ($700) was added to the Puerto Rico AAA matrix.
20 Feb 2019
New Year Brings New Industry Legislation
Several new pieces of legislation impacting mortgage loan servicing and property preservation have been introduced in multiple states.
7 Feb 2018
Fannie Mae: SVC-2017-06: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae issued an update containing property inspection and preservation updates.
12 Jul 2017
NMSA Sets Sights on Solving Vacant and Abandoned Property Issues
DS News published an article discussing the appointment of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Asset Management Senior Vice President of Property Preservation Jim Taylor to the National Mortgage Servicing Association (NMSA).
14 Jun 2017
Breaking Down Housing: The 2017 Industry Outlook
DS News recently published an article authored by Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa discussing what the New Year has in store for the mortgage field services industry.
30 Dec 2016
Industry Insight: Property Preservation Goes Mobile
DS News recently featured Safeguard Properties Vice President of Vendor Management Joe Iafigliola as the subject of an interview discussing the importance of mobile technology in the property preservation space of the housing industry.
11 Nov 2016
Fannie Mae: SVC-2016-10: Servicing Guide Updates
Fannie Mae issued a single family servicing update containing additional property preservation repair descriptions and expense limits.
9 Nov 2016
Next Generation Automated Workflow Systems
The September issue of CIO Review featured an article authored by Safeguard Properties Chief Information Officer George Mehok. In it, Mehok explores the key features in an effective automated workflow system for today’s field service industry.
30 Sep 2016
VA Servicer Handbook M26-4 Property Preservation Requirements and Fees Update
On July 1, the VA issued an announcement containing updates to Servicer Handbook M26-4. Specifically, a change has been made to Appendix H: Property Preservation Requirements and Fees. According to the updated appendix, properties that have been determined by the loan servicer to require boarding may now utilize polycarbonate/clearboard for windows, doors and other openings (french doors and sliding doors).
14 Jul 2016
Preserving Neighborhoods
The August issue of Mortgage Banking Magazine featured an article by Safeguard Properties CEO Alan Jaffa discussing the need of the mortgage industry and municipalities to strive for more collaboration in working towards the shared goal of preserving properties and communities.
5 Aug 2015