Archives For: SCRA

OCC Bulletin 2016-20: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a bulletin discussing the temporary extension of certain protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).

10 Jun 2016

Fannie Mae Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2015-15 Servicing Guide Updates

Fannie Mae released an announcement containing a number of policy changes related to the servicing defect remedies network, execution and retention of loan modification agreements and property inspections for Mortgage Release.

16 Dec 2015

Senate Votes to Extend Foreclosure Safeguard for Servicemembers

DS News published an article discussing passed legislation which will extend a provision of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).

11 Dec 2015

Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA) Scheduled to Expire at End of 2014

On March 31, the New Haven Register released an article titled Programs, laws protect Greater New Haven homeowners, tenants from foreclosure. 

 

2 Apr 2015

White House and Financial Services Companies Pledge Committment to Service Members

On August 26, President Obama announced a new voluntary partnership with financial lenders across the country that will help deliver important financial and home loan-related protections to our military community.

17 Sep 2014

VA Renews Contract for Black Knights Mortgage Reporting Application

On July 15, the South Florida Business Journal published an article titled Department of Veterans Affairs Renews Contract for Black Knight’s Mortgage Reporting Application.

16 Jul 2014

CFPB Recovers More Than $1 Million for Servicemembers, Veterans, and Their Families

On March 6, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released an update titled CFPB Recovers More Than $1 Million for Servicemembers, Veterans, and their Families.

12 Mar 2014

GAO-14-221 SCRA: Information on Mortgage Protections

On January 28, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released GAO-14-221, a report subtitled Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Information on Mortgage Protections and Related Education Efforts.

29 Jan 2014

Freddie Mac Offers Morgage Relief for Military Service Members

On November 8, Freddie Mac released a notice titled Freddie Mac Offers Mortgage Relief for Military Service Members.

8 Nov 2013