Freddie Mac issued Bulletin 2020-45 (Bulletin) announcing revisions to the Single-Family Seller/Servicer Guide. Per the Bulletin, Freddie Mac updated requirements related to Home Possible Mortgages.

FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 2020-39 to extend the temporary endorsement process for mortgages placed in forbearance due to COVID-19. The temporary process has been extended

FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 2020-40 to extend temporary verification of self-employment, rental income and 203(k) rehabilitation escrow account provisions due to COVID-19. The temporary provisions

FHA issued Mortgagee Letter 2020-38 (Letter), announcing expanded claim submission capabilities in FHA Catalyst. Per the Letter, mortgagees may now utilize the FHA Catalyst: Claims

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increased the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2021. The 2021 maximum

Texas adopted rules amending provisions with respect to home equity loans. The adopted rules: Clarify “state of emergency” for purposes of permitting a home equity

Fannie Mae amended Lender Letter LL-2020-07: COVID-19 Payment Deferral (Letter). Per the Letter, Fannie Mae eliminated the requirement to report a delinquency status code for

FHA published an update to its Single Family Housing Policy Handbook (SF Handbook 4000.1). The update includes revisions and additional clarifications to various FHA policies

Mississippi passed a bill enacting the Revised Law on Notarial Acts. The Revised Law on Notarial Acts is modeled upon the Revised Uniform Law on

Fannie Mae amended Lender Letter LL-2020-03 to extend temporary verification of employment and power of attorney flexibilities due to COVID-19, and to amend temporary requirements