The Federal Housing Administration and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday each announced new policies to assist mortgage borrowers impacted by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Federal Agencies Launch Joint Mortgage, Housing Assistance Website on Coronavirus Impact
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Housing Finance Agency and HUD yesterday launched a new mortgage and housing assistance website designed to ensure homeowners and renters have current and accurate housing assistance information during the COVID-19 national emergency.
HUD Announces New CARES Act Mortgage Payment Relief Guidance
HUD announced new mortgage payment relief guidance under the CARES Act for borrowers with multifamily mortgages insured by FHA or borrowers participating in other HUD multifamily housing programs.
Coronavirus Update: HUD, FHFA Suspend Foreclosures/Evictions; MBA, Trade Groups Urge ‘Comprehensive’ Response from Congress
The Mortgage Bankers Association joined more than 100 other industry trade groups in a March 18 letter to Senate and House leaders, urging Congress to take appropriate steps to provide a coordinated and comprehensive response to businesses dealing with fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
FHFA, HUD Suspend Foreclosures/Evictions for 60 Days
HUD and the Federal Housing Finance Agency a short while ago announced they would suspend foreclosures and evictions for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA mortgages for at least the next 60 days amid the coronavirus pandemic.
HUD Issues New Proposed Fair Housing Rule
HUD yesterday published its proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, which it said is intended to offer “clearer guidance” to states and local governments to help them improve affordable housing choices in their community.
HUD Issues New Proposed Fair Housing Rule
HUD yesterday published its proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, which it said is intended to offer “clearer guidance” to states and local governments to help them improve affordable housing choices in their community.
FHA Actuarial Report Shows MMI Fund Capital Ratio at 12-Year High
FHA released its 2019 Annual Report to Congress this morning, showing the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund–which fell to dangerously low levels earlier in the decade–rose to its highest level since fiscal year 2007.
FHA Actuarial Report Shows MMI Fund Capital Ratio at 12-Year High
FHA released its 2019 Annual Report to Congress, showing the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund–which fell to dangerously low levels earlier in the decade–rose to its highest level since fiscal year 2007.
HUD, Justice Department Reach Agreement on False Claims Act Violations
AUSTIN, TEXAS–HUD and the Department of Justice today signed a memorandum of understanding outlining “prudent” guidance for False Claims Act violations, a move that analysts said could help eliminate uncertainty in FHA lending and provide incentives for private market lending in government lending programs.