Minnesota issued a notice (Notice) increasing the amount of the state’s homestead exemption. Per the Notice, the homestead exemption is increased to $510,000 (previously, $480,000).
The Ohio Division of Financial Institutions (Division) issued a Residential Mortgage Lending Letter (Lending Letter) allowing mortgage lenders, brokers and mortgage loan originators to act
Michigan passed a bill enacting the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. The Uniform Power of Attorney Act is modeled upon the Uniform Power of Attorney
Nebraska passed a bill amending the Residential Mortgage Licensing Act (RMLA). Under the bill, a lender and broker licensed under the RMLA must provide notice
Iowa passed a bill authorizing employees to work at remote locations. Under the bill, a mortgage lender, broker, or servicer licensed under the Mortgage Bankers
Iowa passed a bill exempting mortgage bankers from certain loan charge restrictions. Under the bill, a mortgage banker licensed under the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers
West Virginia passed a bill amending the Residential Mortgage Lender, Broker and Servicer Act (RMLBSA) and the SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act (SMLA). The bill amended
New Jersey passed a bill amending delivery requirements with respect to a notice of intention to foreclose mortgage lenders and servicers are required to provide
Wisconsin passed a bill eliminating variable rate, adverse action and transfer of servicing disclosure requirements. Under the bill, a lender is no longer required to
South Dakota passed a bill authorizing the electronic notarization of documents and establishing procedures for the performance of electronic notarizations. An electronic notarization is defined
Fannie Mae issued Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2024-06 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Servicing Guide. Per the Announcement, Fannie Mae clarified requirements related to eMortgages.
FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 2024-20 implementing Federal Flood Risk Management Standards for new construction properties located in Special Flood Hazard Areas. On April 23, 2024,
Fannie Mae issued Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2024-07 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Selling Guide. Per the Announcement, Fannie Mae: Revisions related to leasehold estates
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