Fannie Mae issued Lender Letter LL-2017-06, announcing additional clarifications for mortgage loans impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The Lender Letter contains both selling and servicing policy guidance. The selling policy guidance includes updated information with respect to: the definition of a disaster area; assessment of property damage; property representations and warranties; Desktop Underwriter (DU); DU Refi Plus and Refi Plus loans; reimbursement for property inspection costs; and age of document requirements. The servicing policy guidance includes updated information with respect to: disaster relief, forbearance and other workout options; borrower solicitation packages; the temporary suspension of foreclosure sales, evictions and servicing transfers; assessment of property damage and reimbursement for property inspection costs; and a temporary extension for submitting a Report of Property Insurance Loss. The selling and servicing policy guidance went into effect September 13, 2017.
CFPB Amends Fair Credit Reporting Act with respect to Medical Information
The CFPB adopted rules amending the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) with respect to medical information. Per the rule adoption, the CFPB removed an exception