VA issued Circular 26-21-07, Change 1, providing an updated summary of the home retention options and alternatives to foreclosure that servicers should utilize to help

Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2021-20 (Bulletin) announcing revisions to the Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide. Per the Bulletin, Freddie Mac revised requirements with respect to: Quality control

Oregon passed a bill enacting a temporary COVID-19 related foreclosure moratorium. Under the bill, a mortgage lender or servicer may not foreclose a property (either

Maryland passed a bill requiring mortgage lenders, brokers, and servicers to disclose the NMLS unique identifier in advertisements, websites, and at licensed locations. The bill

Washington passed a bill amending the amount of the state’s homestead exemption. Under the bill, the homestead exemption is now the greater of $125,000 or

South Carolina passed a bill enacting the Electronic Notary Public Act and establishing notarial certificate requirements for the performance of electronic notarizations. An electric notarization

Colorado passed a bill prohibiting discrimination based on gender expression and gender identity. Under the bill, a person whose business includes engaging in residential real

Washington passed a bill amending the scope of the foreclosure mediation program, and the written and telephone contact requirement prior to filing a notice of

FNMA issued Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2021-04 (Announcement), updating QC collateral risk assessment requirements.  Currently, a lender is required to obtain an appraisal field review for

Indiana passed a bill amending publication requirements with respect to a foreclosure notice of sale. Currently, a sheriff is required to publish a notice of