Oklahoma passed a bill enacting the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. The Uniform Power of Attorney Act is modeled upon the Uniform Power of Attorney

Oklahoma passed a bill increasing the permissible finance charge under the Uniform Consumer Credit Code. Under the bill, a supervised lender may contract for and

Fannie Mae issued Lender Letter LL-2021-04 to extend temporary appraisal flexibilities due to COVID-19. The temporary flexibilities have been extended through May 31, 2021. Per

Freddie Mac issued Guide Bulletin 2021-15 (Bulletin) to extend temporary flexibilities due to COVID-19. The temporary flexibilities relate to appraisals, completion reports (including builder certification

Wyoming passed a bill enacting the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts. The Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts is modeled upon the Revised Uniform

Arkansas passed a bill amending the Fair Mortgage Lending Act (FMLA). Under the bill, a mortgage lender, broker or servicer licensed under the FMLA must

The CFPB issued an interim rule to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The interim rule requires debt collectors to provide written notice

VA issued Circular 26-21-08, expanding home loan eligibility based on certain National Guard service. Per the Circular, expanded eligibility includes members of the Army National

New Mexico passed a bill amending adjustable rate mortgage provisions for “home loans” (loans of $548,250 or less secured by a 1- to 4-family property

New Jersey passed a bill amending the content of the foreclosure mediation notice mortgage lenders and servicers are required to provide borrowers in default. Under