The requirements for new construction were established in a final rule issued in April 2024. The temporary waiver was prompted by executive orders from President Trump.
FHA extends foreclosure moratorium tied to LA wildfires; HUD rescinds Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule; CSBS seeks Ginnie servicing reforms; RHS delays servicing changes; Rate offers complimentary, temporary insurance for first responders; bill in Senate would speed mortgage processing at Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The fees in question related to mortgage payments made over the phone or online. HUD said accepting and processing mortgage payments is part of a servicer’s ordinary activities for which it is already paid.
VA origination fees will stay at elevated levels through mid-2034 rather than coming down near the end of 2031. The extension was prompted by a bill that passed Congress with broad bipartisan support.
The case revolved around a property in Brooklyn, NY, with a reverse mortgage dating back to February 2007 and whose owner died in February 2013. The borrower’s estate challenged the foreclosure, arguing that it was past the statute of limitations.
Texas judge allows “tortious interference with property rights” claim to proceed against Ginnie Mae, but dismisses arbitrary and capricious claim and promissory estoppel charges.
Congressional lawmakers next week are expected to take up legislation meant to finalize fiscal 2024 funding bills before the latest continuing resolutions lapse.
Some SWFs in other countries have extensive ownership interests in major corporations and sweep much of their profits into state coffers.
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