Fannie Mae recently updated two Lender Letters, LL-2020-03 and LL-2020-04, to further extend certain temporary policies related to COVID-19. LL-2020-03 addresses temporary COVID-19 measures...
WBK continues to update its chart of coronavirus-related communications from state mortgage regulators, for use in our state licensing practice. It is available on this...
Fannie Mae recently updated Lender Letters 2020-03 and 2020-04 regarding existing temporary origination and appraisal policies and flexibilities issued in response to COVID-19. Fannie...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ginnie Mae recently issued All Participant Memorandum (APM) 20-14, which allows, under certain conditions, the use of alternative...
HUD recently released Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2020-37, which updates two pieces of COVID-19 related temporary guidance the agency released earlier this year. First, the...
In Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2020-34, HUD has extended the date by which Mortgagees must approve the initial COVID-19 Forbearance or HECM Extension, as provided...
Freddie Mac recently issued Bulletin 2020-41, announcing the extension of the effective dates for the agency’s temporary requirements allowing the sale of mortgages in...
The NMLS Policy Guidebook was recently updated to clarify certain work location items for individuals working remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Fannie Mae updated LL-2020-07, which outlines the payment deferral option designed to help borrowers impacted by a hardship related to COVID-19 to return their...
Fannie Mae recently updated two Lender Letters, LL-2020-03 and LL-2020-04, by primarily extending the dates of certain temporary COVID-19 related flexibilities and policies that...
The National Credit Union Administration Board (Board) recently adopted as final an interim final rule that defers the requirement for appraisals and written estimates...
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae recently announced updates to the new adverse market refinance fee, which WBK covered here. The updates include clarification that...