New York passed a bill authorizing electronic notarizations and establishing requirements for the performance of electronic notarizations. An electronic notarization is a notarial act performed
New York passed a bill requiring lenders and servicers to designate a single point of contact for borrowers pursuing a loan modification or other foreclosure
New York passed a bill requiring banks and trust companies to provide a written notification prior to establishing an alternative payment schedule for an existing
New York passed a bill repealing certain exemptions for reverse mortgages under the state’s foreclosure laws. Under existing law, reverse mortgage transactions are exempt from
The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) adopted rules requiring financial services institutions regulated by the DFS to maintain a cybersecurity program. Under the
New York adopted rules implementing recently enacted requirements for vacant and abandoned residential property. Under the adopted rules, mortgage lenders and servicers have until February
VA increased the maximum allowable liquidation appraisal fee in 17 states. The appraisal fees increased for the following states: Arizona; California; Connecticut; Delaware; Indiana; Maine;
Fannie Mae issued Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2016-07 (Announcement). The Announcement: sets forth the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process for servicing breaches under the remedies framework
The New York Department of Financial Services (Department) issued an industry letter mandating the use of the national average commitment rate when determining whether
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
FHA published an update to the Single Family Housing Policy Handbook (SF Handbook 4000.1). The update includes minor policy changes and technical edits, and incorporates
FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 2025-4, revising requirements for documenting and calculating income received from individuals renting space inside borrower homes (boarder income). Per the Mortgagee
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