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The term "mortgage" typically refers to a mortgage loan.  A mortgage loan is a financing instrument where an individual or business borrows money to purchase property (usually real property) and... more +
The term "mortgage" typically refers to a mortgage loan.  A mortgage loan is a financing instrument where an individual or business borrows money to purchase property (usually real property) and uses that property as collateral for the loan. less -
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Federal Regulators Act to Enhance Property Valuations During Mortgage Origination Process

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On July 17 and 18, 2024, federal financial regulators adopted rules and guidance setting forth expectations in the mortgage industry that originators properly oversee use of automated valuation models (AVMs) and entertain...more

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Agencies finalize new standards for AVMs

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On June 20, the CFPB, OCC, Fed, FDIC, NCUA and FHFA (the financial services regulators) issued a final rule implementing new provisions governing the use of automated valuation models (AVMs), which are commonly used by...more

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Extend Origination Flexibilities Due to COVID-19

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As previously reported, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced the extension of various Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac origination flexibilities due to COVID-19 to September 30, 2020. Fannie Mae, in updates...more

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FHFA Announces Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Will Continue Purchasing Loans in a COVID-19 Forbearance

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As previously reported, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently announced that there are no plans to extend the eligibility for purchase of loans in a COVID-19 forbearance for loans with note dates after August 31, 2020....more

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announce adverse market LLPA

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On August 12, 2020, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced that the cost to originate and to deliver single family limited cash out refinances and cash out refinance mortgage loans would increase by one half of one percent...more

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A Resurgence of Residential Mortgage Repurchase Claims on the Horizon

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A surge in repurchase claims against mortgage originators may be imminent as aggregators and servicers face nonpayment of debt obligations and liquidity shortfalls resulting from an increase in residential mortgage loans put...more

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Regulatory Guidance for Banks, Lenders, and Licensed Mortgage Originators Regarding Coronavirus (UPDATED)

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(New information added on April 17, 2020) - As the coronavirus crisis unfolds, federal and state financial services regulatory agencies have taken multiple actions impacting banks, non-bank financial service providers, and...more

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Initial Release of Public Use File With Data From the National Survey of Mortgage Originations

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The CFPB and Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) have released the first public use file containing data from the National Survey of Mortgage Originations. The NSMO is a component of the National Mortgage Database (NMDB®)...more

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FHFA Request for Input on Single-Family Credit Risk Transfer – Certain Salient Matters

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In its request for input on single-family credit risk transfer RFI, FHFA expresses a strong preference for large, economically efficient, repeatable transactions, as well as programs that create a level playing field for both...more

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GSEs Release Revised Framework for Origination Defects and Remedies — The Proof Will Be in the Execution

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By recently releasing yet another revised representation and warranty framework, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continued their efforts to assuage the concerns of the lending industry that a default by a borrower poses an unfair...more

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Financial Services Bulletin: Action at the FRB, CFPB and OCC

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Agencies Propose Rule Exempting Certain Mortgages from Appraisal Requirements - On Wednesday, July 10, 2013, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Fed”), Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection,...more

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