Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2024-05 (Bulletin) announcing revisions to the Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide. Per the Bulletin, Freddie Mac updated Exhibit 93 (Evaluation Notices) to remove
VA revised chapter 9 of the Servicer’s Handbook (M26-4). Chapter 9 was retitled from “Refunds” to “VA Purchase”. Sections 9.01 and 9.02 were also updated
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
FHA extended a partial waiver of the face-to-face interview requirement for borrowers in default. The partial waiver allows lenders and servicers to utilize alternative methods
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
FHA issued FHA Info 2024-11 announcing an update to the claims module for Claim Type 33 – Payment Supplement. In February 2024, FHA issued Mortgagee
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-2024-02 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Servicing Guide. Per the Announcement, Fannie Mae revised the instructions to Form
Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2024-03 (Bulletin) announcing revisions to the Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide. Per the Bulletin, Freddie Mac removed the requirement for lenders to provide
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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