Freddie Mac issued Guide Bulletin 2016-14 (Bulletin). This Bulletin: updates Freddie Mac’s selling representation and warranty framework and the servicing remedies framework (including updates to the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Process introduced in Bulletin 2016-1 and updates to the Impasse and Management Escalation Processes; amends the process for issuing notices of servicing defect and servicing remedy letters for title-related defects; revises eligibility requirements for the Principal Reduction Modification; and revises Freddie Mac’s evaluation model clauses and streamlined modification borrower solicitation letters to align with revisions related to the expiration of HAMP that were announced in Bulletin 2016-10.
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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
January 16, 2025
