Maryland Allows Electronic Recording of Documents
Maryland passed a bill allowing documents to be electronically recorded pursuant to the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act. The bill becomes effective October 1,
Maryland passed a bill allowing documents to be electronically recorded pursuant to the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act. The bill becomes effective October 1,
Oregon passed a bill amending security breach disclosure requirements. Under the bill, persons that own, license or otherwise possess personal information must provide a security
Alabama passed a bill enacting the Data Breach Notification Act of 2018 (DBNA). The DBNA imposes requirements on “covered entities” (entities that acquire or use
Iowa passed a bill amending release of lien timing requirements. Under the bill, mortgage lenders and servicers must record a release of lien within 30
Oklahoma passed a bill allowing electronic payment convenience fees in connection with loans subject to the Uniform Consumer Credit Code. Under the bill, a lender
Kentucky passed a bill enacting the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. The Uniform Power of Attorney Act is modeled upon the Uniform Power of Attorney
Wisconsin passed a bill allowing internet-based foreclosure auctions. Under the bill, a county may enact an ordinance requiring mortgage foreclosure sales to be conducted online
Arizona passed a bill decreasing license fees under the Mortgage Bankers Statute and the Mortgage Brokers Statute. Under the bill, the initial license fee for
Wisconsin passed a bill amending requirements with respect to payoff statements. Under current law, lenders and servicers may not qualify a payoff amount or state
Wisconsin passed a bill eliminating the requirement that lenders and servicers pay interest on funds held in escrow. Under the bill, lenders and servicers are
Fannie Mae issued Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2025-01 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Servicing Guide. Per the Announcement, Fannie Mae introduced new cybersecurity requirements for
Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2025-2 (Bulletin) announcing revisions to the Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide. Per the Bulletin, Freddie Mac: Revisions related to the portfolio reconciliation requirement
New York passed a bill amending recently enacted flood insurance requirements and restrictions for mortgage lenders and servicers. In December, 2024, New York passed a
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