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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FHA expands its definition of Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs)

Recently, HUD issued Mortgagee Letter 2024-12, updating its regulations to redefine Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) as separate from other governmental institutions with respect to FHA requirements for specific loan...more

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HUD Requires Use of Supplemental Consumer Information Form for FHA Mortgage Loans

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced in Mortgagee Letter 2023.13 that lenders must use the Supplemental Consumer Information Form (SCIF) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in connection...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

FHA Updates Single Family Policy Handbook 4000.1

In late July, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) made several important revisions to the Single Family Policy Handbook 4000.1. The new guidance is part of a series of changes recently announced by the Biden-era FHA,...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Pennsylvania Courts Expand Who May Live in a “Single-Family Dwelling”

For zoning purposes, when we think of the phrase “single-family dwelling”, we generally think of a detached home shared by people related by blood, marriage, adoption, and/or foster care - maybe even a few friends sharing a...more

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Eviction During the COVID-19 Crisis

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As the economy continues to slow and business for many comes to a halt due to the spread and uncertainty of the coronavirus (COVID-19), tenants and landlords alike are faced with the inevitable question: what happens when the...more

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COVID-19 Foreclosure Bulletin

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COVID-19 (or Coronavirus) is set to dramatically change the foreclosure and eviction process across the United States for the next 60-90 days and likely beyond....more

Whitman Legal Solutions, LLC

How Allowing Smoking in Apartments Can Lead to a Fair Housing Violation

Many major cities have passed laws prohibiting smoking in public areas. However, smoking still remains a challenge for musicians who perform in smoke-filled clubs in cities lacking those laws. But even if smokers can’t...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

FHA Expands Program to Accelerate Financing of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Multifamily Housing Projects

The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is, in part, to bolster the economy by strengthening the housing market, protecting consumers, and working to meet the needs for quality affordable...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

How HUD Secretary Carson Might Affect Mortgage Lenders

President-elect Donald Trump’s recent decision to nominate Dr. Ben Carson as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) carries potential implications for mortgage lenders. In accord with Trump’s...more

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Mortgage Lender Settles Disability-Based Discrimination Complaint

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) has announced its successful negotiation of a “conciliation agreement” between the parties to a lawsuit alleging...more

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