VA issued Circular 26-24-17, introducing secondary borrowing requirements on assumption transactions. Per the Circular, a servicer must ensure requirements related to lien position, documentation, allowable
VA revised Appendix F of the Servicer’s Handbook (M26-4). Steps 1, 2, and 6(b) were updated as follows: The revisions went into effect August 12,
VA revised chapter 9 of the Servicer Handbook (M26-4). Sections 9.02, 9.03, 9.04(b), 9.05, 9.06, 9.08, and 9.09 were updated as follows: The revisions went
VA issued Circular 26-24-16 clarifying the implementation date for the recently released guidance regarding the Home Retention Waterfall and other loss mitigation options outlined in
FHA adopted a rule permitting electronic and other remote methods of communication with borrowers in default. FHA’s regulations require mortgage lenders and servicers to meet
Minnesota passed a bill amending the Minnesota Residential Mortgage Originator and Servicer Licensing Act (MRMOSLA). Under the bill, the MRMOSLA was amended to: The bill
California passed a bill amending the state’s foreclosure laws. Under the bill, a person is prohibited from contacting, soliciting, or initiating communication with an owner
RHS issued a Federal Register Notice (Notice) introducing the Payment Supplement Account Demonstration Program (Program) which establishes a new loss mitigation retention option referred to
Fannie Mae issued Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2024-04 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Servicing Guide. Per the Announcement, Fannie Mae updated expense reimbursement requirements to:
RHS issued a SFH Guaranteed Servicing Notice (Notice) issuing guidance on foreclosures impacted by the 8th Circuit ruling in “Show Me State Premium Homes v.
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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