The Department of Housing and Urban Development published a notice in the Federal Register that announced its intention to sell 2,700 HECM notes secured by vacant properties with … more HUD Announces Next HECM Note Sale
Federal and State Regulations
HUD and GNMA Invited Feedback on Two Critical HECM Issues
Working in coordination with the Servicing Committee and HMBS Issuers Committee, NRMLA submitted two sets of comments, one to the Department of Housing and Urban Development and another … more HUD and GNMA Invited Feedback on Two Critical HECM Issues
HUD Extends Foreclosure Relief to Maui Victims
The Federal Housing Administration extended its foreclosure moratorium for borrowers with FHA-insured mortgages in Maui County, HI, through January 1, 2025. Why it matters: This new extension — … more HUD Extends Foreclosure Relief to Maui Victims
HUD Proposes Updates to Debenture Interest Rates for HECM Claims
The Federal Housing Administration posted a draft Mortgagee Letter on its Drafting Table that proposes updates to HUD’s calculations for the payment of debenture interest on HECM claims. … more HUD Proposes Updates to Debenture Interest Rates for HECM Claims
HUD Proposes New Rules On Delinquent Note Sales
FHA published a proposed rule that seeks public feedback on its delinquent note sale program. What’s next: Public comments must be submitted by September 16, 2024. Why it … more HUD Proposes New Rules On Delinquent Note Sales
CFPB Proposes Rules to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a proposed rule that would update mortgage servicing rules in Regulation X. What’s next: Public comments are due by September 9, 2024. … more CFPB Proposes Rules to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
FHA Finalizes Changes to Defect Taxonomy
Effective immediately, Mortgagee Letter 2024-14 updates FHA’s Defect Taxonomy guidelines to include fraud or material misrepresentation involving a Third-Party Originator (TPO) as a Tier 1 severity defect. Why … more FHA Finalizes Changes to Defect Taxonomy
FHA Announces Appraisal Technology Updates and Webinar
The Federal Housing Administration will be updating FHA Connection (FHAC) to include new questions related to appraisal reviews and Reconsideration of Value (ROV) policies first announced in Mortgagee … more FHA Announces Appraisal Technology Updates and Webinar
CFPB Takes Action Against Former HUD Contract Sub-Servicer
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an order to permanently ban Sutherland Global, its subsidiaries Sutherland Government Solutions and Sutherland Mortgage Services, and NOVAD Management Consulting from servicing … more CFPB Takes Action Against Former HUD Contract Sub-Servicer
Recent FDIC Focus on RESPA Sect. 8 Broker-Related Violations
NRMLA’s outside counsel, Weiner Brodsky Kider, PC, has published a memorandum for members that summarizes recent enforcement actions taken by the FDIC regarding violations of RESPA Section 8. … more Recent FDIC Focus on RESPA Sect. 8 Broker-Related Violations
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