Industry Briefs

Essent Guaranty Inc., Radnor, Pa., and Cloudvirga, Irvine, Calif., announced an integration in which Cloudvirga will offer Essent’s products and services.

Industry Briefs

IndiSoft, Columbia, Md., launched The Homeowner Connect to help servicers communicate effectively with borrowers who need loss mitigation help during the COVID-19 crisis.

GSEs: No Lump Sum Required at End of Forbearance

The Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued announcements yesterday reiterating borrowers in forbearance with a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac-backed mortgage are not required to repay the missed payments in one lump sum.

FHFA, CFPB Announce Borrower Protection Program

The Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced the Borrower Protection Program, a joint initiative that enables CFPB and FHFA to share servicing information to protect borrowers during the coronavirus national emergency.

FHFA, CFPB Announce Borrower Protection Program

The Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced the Borrower Protection Program, a joint initiative that enables CFPB and FHFA to share servicing information to protect borrowers during the coronavirus national emergency.

HUD, CFPB Issue Updated Coronavirus Guidance

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday released a policy statement clarifying responsibilities of credit reporting companies and furnishers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CFPB Relaxes Information Collection, Reporting During Pandemic

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it is postponing some data collections from industry on Bureau-related rules to allow financial companies to work with customers in responding to the coronavirus pandemic.