FHA issued a partial waiver of the face-to-face interview requirement for borrowers in default. The partial waiver allows lenders and servicers to utilize alternative methods

FHA issued a partial waiver of the borrower signature requirement for HECM assignment claims. The partial waiver allows mortgagees to submit a CT-22 Assignment Claim

FHA issued a partial waiver of the maximum arrearage amount for subsequent HECM property charge repayment plans. The partial waiver allows borrowers to repay property

FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 2021-04 to extend the effective date through which a borrower may begin a COVID-19 Forbearance, and to extend HECM deadlines for

FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 2021-02 announcing expanded capabilities in the FHA Catalyst: Single Family Origination Module for collection of the Uniform Closing Dataset (UCD). Beginning

FHA introduced the new FHA Catalyst: Servicing Module. The Servicing Module uses case information retained in the Single Family Origination Module to perform servicing queries.

CFPB Exempts Certain Depository Institutions and Credit Unions from Higher-Priced Mortgage Loan Escrow Account Requirement The CFPB adopted rules adding an exemption to the escrow

Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2021-3 to extend the foreclosure moratorium in connection with COVID-19. The foreclosure moratorium is extended through February 28, 2021. Click to

RHS extended the foreclosure and eviction moratorium, and the forbearance deadline, related to COVID-19. The foreclosure and eviction moratorium is extended through March 31, 2021.

FHA issued a Waiver of Single Family Housing Directive (Waiver) permitting individuals that are classified under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and