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HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Hawaii Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas of Hawaii affected by severe storms, flooding, and landslides during the period of December 5 and December 10, 2021 On February 15, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for…

OCC: Project REACh Efforts Launched in Detroit

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today joined civic leaders, community advocates, and bankers to launch Detroit REACh. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) launched Project REACh, the Roundtable for Economic Access and Change, to bring together leaders from the banking industry, civil rights organizations, business, and technology to identify…

HUD: FHA Removes Temporary COVID-19 Underwriting Mitigants for Multifamily Transactions

Resilient portfolio performance allows return to Multifamily Accelerated Processing Guide standard requirements for reserves, escrows, and cash-out refinance transactions The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced on Monday at the Mortgage Bankers Association Commercial/Multifamily Finance Convention & Expo that it is removing temporary COVID-19 underwriting mitigants for multifamily transactions insured under Section 223(f) of the National Housing Act,…

FHFA: Input Requested on Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026

Public input to be received during 30-day period The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today requests input on its Draft Strategic Plan, which outlines the Agency’s priorities for the coming years as regulator of the Federal Home Loan Bank System and as regulator and conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises). ​The Strategic Plan contains…

CFPB: Annual List of Consumer Reporting Companies Released

Updated list names financial surveillance companies that people can use to access their own files and sue if they violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its annual list of consumer reporting companies. The list identifies dozens of specialty reporting companies that collect and sell access to people’s data,…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Alaska Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas of Alaska affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from October 29 to November 1, 2021. On January 15, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Tennessee Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas of Tennessee affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from December 10 to December 11, 2021. On January 14, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the counties…

HUD: FHA Real-Estate Owned Property Purchase Opportunities Expanded for Owner-Occupied Buyers

Expanded exclusive listing period increases priority purchase opportunities on HUD-owned single-family homes for owner-occupants, HUD-approved nonprofits, and governmental entities. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Thursday announced it is increasing its exclusive listing period on certain HUD single-family real-estate owned (REO) homes to allow more time for owner occupants, HUD-approved nonprofit organizations, and governmental entities to submit…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Missouri Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas of Missouri affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on December 10, 2021.  On January 11, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for Bollinger, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Pemiscot,…

HUD: Disaster Assistance Announced for Washington Disaster Survivors

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding and mudslides from November 13 to November 15, 2021. On January 5, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the counties of Clallam, Skagit, and…