VA clarifies use of plywood when securing abandoned structures in Ohio. On April 6, 2017, an announcement was made on the servicer calls that the VALERI Fee Cost Schedule was revised to reflect the new Ohio state law banning the use of plywood in securing abandoned structures. It has since been determined that plywood is only banned on vacant and abandoned properties in expedited foreclosures. The VALERI Fee Cost Schedule has been updated accordingly.
Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae Updates Area Median Incomes used to Determine Borrower Eligibility for HomeReady, RefiNow and Duty to Serve Loans
Fannie Mae updated the area median incomes (AMIs) used to determine a borrower’s eligibility for HomeReady, RefiNow, and Duty to Serve loans. The 2024 AMIs