By Weiner Brodsky Kider The CFPB recently published its latest semiannual regulatory agenda of planned rulemaking activities for the period from November 1, 2021, to October 31, 2022. … more CFPB Publishes 2021-2022 Rulemaking Agenda
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FHA Implements System Enhancements for the Electronic Submission of Flood Insurance Data
The Federal Housing Administration announced enhancements to FHA Connection that require mortgagees to indicate if property improvements are in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) and if so, … more FHA Implements System Enhancements for the Electronic Submission of Flood Insurance Data
Will Unretirement Help Solve the Labor Shortage?
At any given time, a large pool of people ages 55-70 – over 15 million today – indicate they are retired. With the U.S. economy currently facing a … more Will Unretirement Help Solve the Labor Shortage?
Morningstar: Retirement Plans Lost $4.61 Trillion Over Past Decade
Morningstar, Inc., a leading provider of investment research and financial services, launched the Morningstar Center for Retirement and Policy Studies this week and published an inaugural report, titled “Retirement … more Morningstar: Retirement Plans Lost $4.61 Trillion Over Past Decade
HMBS February 2022: For HMBS Issuers, Every Day is Valentine’s Day
HMBS issuers continued their torrid pace to start the New Year. February saw again nearly $1.4 billion in new HMBS issuance, almost setting a record for new original … more HMBS February 2022: For HMBS Issuers, Every Day is Valentine’s Day
Mandatory Use Date for FHA Catalyst Extended to 2023
The Federal Housing Administration has extended the mandatory use dates for mortgagees to submit appraisals for single-family forward and reverse mortgage endorsements through the FHA Catalyst: EAD Module. … more Mandatory Use Date for FHA Catalyst Extended to 2023
CFPB Launches Housing Assistance Fund Educational Resource
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has created an online resource that provides access to Housing Assistance Fund programs across the country for homeowners who need assistance bringing their … more CFPB Launches Housing Assistance Fund Educational Resource
NRMLA Submits Letter to PA Lawmakers
NRMLA sent a letter to 18 lawmakers in Pennsylvania who have co-sponsored legislation (House Bill 2316) that would implement new counseling requirements. While NRMLA is generally supportive of … more NRMLA Submits Letter to PA Lawmakers
Ginnie Mae Publishes LIBOR Index Transition Reference Guide
Ginnie Mae published a LIBOR Index Transition Reference Guide to assist stakeholders in preparing for the transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate to a replacement index … more Ginnie Mae Publishes LIBOR Index Transition Reference Guide
FHA Clarifies COVID-Relief Options For Borrowers
The Federal Housing Administration published a technical update to Mortgagee Letter 2021-15 that will provide additional time for borrowers economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to seek relief. … more FHA Clarifies COVID-Relief Options For Borrowers