The local multiple listing service has eliminated the ability to note an open house in the system. This is in reaction to guidance from the California Association of Realtors to meet the "Stay at Home" order. Property showings should be done using technology, avoiding personal physical ... » Learn More about COVID-19 Real Estate Sales and Temporary Loan Guideline Changes From Freddie and Fannie
Mortgage Regulations
Potential Issues Funding Home Purchase and Refinance Loans Due to COVID-19 & the Stay at Home Order
I’ve heard “I didn’t think of that” from several real estate professionals lately. Time to wake up. The COVID-19 virus scenario is going to put purchase loans and refinances at risk in several ways. The Ability to Repay Act portion of the Dodd Frank Regulations requires that the lender of a ... » Learn More about Potential Issues Funding Home Purchase and Refinance Loans Due to COVID-19 & the Stay at Home Order
Recent Washington DC Legislative Conference
As Government Affairs Co-Chair for the California Association of Mortgage Professionals (CAMP) I was a California Delegate for the National Association of Mortgage Professionals (NAMB) Legislative and Regulatory Conference. This conference is always educational and productive. We interface with ... » Learn More about Recent Washington DC Legislative Conference
All Tax Liens Will Be Removed from Credit Reports
Last year, the three National Credit Reporting Agencies (NRAs) – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion – started to implement enhanced standards for collecting and updating public record data reported on consumer reports, in accordance with the National Consumer Assistance Plan (NCAP) requirements. As a ... » Learn More about All Tax Liens Will Be Removed from Credit Reports
Presentation on Government and Regulation Updates Plus History of San Fernando Valley Housing Prices January 12, 2018
Ron Henderson President/Broker of Multi Real Estate Services & California Association of Mortgage Professionals Government Affairs Co-Chair presents an overview of recent regulatory elements affecting real estate and mortgages. In addition the history of the San Fernando Valley real estate market, ... » Learn More about Presentation on Government and Regulation Updates Plus History of San Fernando Valley Housing Prices January 12, 2018