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Opinion: Brokers should consider a new model for post-Burnett world

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There is no escaping the reality that the recent NAR/Sitzer/Burnett settlements is already changing the real estate world as we know it. But what about the case of the transaction in which a bank-owned or real estate-owned property (REO) is being sold? Dramatic change is what it means.

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FHFA extends foreclosure and eviction moratorium to Jan. 31

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However, the extension also applies to real estate owned (REO) evictions, which are properties that have been acquired by an enterprise through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure transactions. Fannie and Freddie’s foreclosure moratorium applies to enterprise-backed, single-family mortgages only.

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FHFA extends forbearance policies for up to 15 months

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Alongside its forbearance announcement the FHFA also released that the Enterprises are extending the moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate owned (REO) evictions until March 31, 2021 – one month past the previous deadline set for Feb. ” What role can mortgage brokers play in fair housing?

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Property services company MCS enters reverse mortgage space

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has been in business for more than 50 years and offers regulatory compliant default, rental and real estate-owned (REO) residential and commercial property preservation services. It also says that Five Brothers will be integrated into MCS to offer property preservation, maintenance and renovation services.

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FHFA extends forbearance period to 18 months

Housing Wire

Alongside its forbearance announcement, the FHFA also said the GSEs will be extending the moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate owned (REO) evictions through June 30, 2021 – three months past the previous deadline set for Mar. Here are some actionable steps to create that process. Presented by: FICS.

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FHFA extends foreclosure, eviction moratorium to February

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Tuesday that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will once again extend moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate owned evictions, this time until Feb. 28, 2021. “To Overall, forbearances are decreasing, but the speed at which they are declining is beginning to slow.

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Despite moratoria, foreclosures increase 20% in October

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Bank repossessions on REO homes (real-estate owned) were also up 28% from last month for a total of 2,577 U.S Despite foreclosure moratoria holding steady in several states, a recent foreclosure report from ATTOM Data Solutions revealed a total of 6,042 U.S properties began the foreclosure process in October. properties.

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