HUD: Ginnie Mae Extends Assistance to Harvey-Impacted Issuers
Today Ginnie Mae is highlighting its assistance program to help its Mortgage Backed Security (MBS) Issuers impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “We’ll work with our partners to ensure we get through this together,” said Michael Bright, Ginnie Mae Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Acting President. “Any Ginnie Mae Issuer in need of assistance should…
OCC: National Banks and Federal Savings Associations Encouraged to Work with Customers Affected by Hurricane Harvey
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency encourages national banks and federal savings associations to work with customers affected by Hurricane Harvey. OCC Bulletin 2012-28 provides examples of steps national banks and federal savings associations may take to support customers affected by natural disasters. The OCC encourages national banks and federal savings associations to…
HUD: Disaster Assistance for Victims of Hurricane Harvey
Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the State of Texas and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to Hurricane Harvey. To date, President Trump issued a disaster declaration for the following counties…
Interagency Guidance: Statement on Supervisory Practices Regarding Financial Institutions and Borrowers Affected by Hurricane Harvey
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and state bank regulators recognize the serious impact of Hurricane Harvey on the customers and operations of many financial institutions and will provide regulatory assistance to affected institutions subject to their supervision. The…