RHS revised chapters 9 and 15 of the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program Technical Handbook (HB-1-3555). The updates to chapter 9 incorporate program updates
VA issued Circular 26-23-02 (Circular), announcing updates to Forms 26-1880 (Request for a Certificate of Eligibility) and 26-1817 (Request for Determination of Loan Guaranty Eligibility
New York passed a bill prohibiting discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. Under the bill, a lender may not discriminate against an applicant or
New York issued guidance regarding discontinued publication of Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) rate for 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage loans (ARMS). Under New York Banking
Fannie Mae issued Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2022-08 (Announcement), setting forth updates to the Servicing Guide. Per the Announcement, Fannie Mae: updated property, flood, and project
FHA issued a partial waiver extending the face-to-face interview requirement for borrowers in default. The partial waiver allows lenders and servicers to continue to utilize
The CFPB updated the “What You Should Know About Home Equity Lines of Credit” brochure (HELOC Brochure). Per the CFPB, the HELOC Brochure was updated
Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2022-26 (Bulletin) announcing revisions to the Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide. Per the Bulletin, Freddie Mac: extended the date by which the processing
FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 2022-22, revising dual employment requirements and clarifying other conflict of interest policies. Per the Mortgagee Letter, FHA is permitting individuals that
FHA added a new COVID-19 Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) property charge repayment plan option to assist senior homeowners who are behind on property charge
Arizona adopted a rule permitting employees (including loan originators) to work at remote locations. Under the adopted rule, a mortgage banker licensed under the Mortgage
FHA issued a temporary partial regulatory waiver waiving the recently increased base flood elevation requirement for certain newly constructed properties. On April 23, 2024 FHA
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
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