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Housing programs play a vital role in helping low- to moderate-income, minority borrowers, and eligible veterans and servicemembers realize the dream of homeownership. MBA works with the agencies to improve servicing efficiency and reduce
servicing costs. Clear and consistent guidance leads to more equal outcomes for borrowers, reductions in cost for servicers, and encourages greater participation in programs designed to aid vulnerable populations.
Read: Partial Claim Processing Delays: Risks and Solutions
The significant volume of partial claims completed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic have led servicers of FHA-insured mortgages to repeatedly receive notices from FHA’s Mortgagee Compliance Manager (MCM) demanding return of insurance funds for missing partial claim documents. Learn about:
- The impact of delays on servicers
- Recommended changes to regulation
- Immediate actions to ameliorate delays
Read: VA Partial Claims: Establishing a Permanent Program to Assist Veteran Borrowers
Veteran borrowers facing financial hardship should have access to additional tools to resolve delinquency and avoid foreclosure. The partial claim option available to FHA and USDA borrowers is not a tool in the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) suite of loss mitigation options. Learn about:
- Actions by Congress
- Benefits of a Partial Claim Program
- Impact to the VBA
Recent MBA Activity Related to Government Servicing Issues
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MBA Letter to VA on Proposed Rule Regarding Loan Reporting Requirement
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MBA Coalition Letter in Support of HUD Secretary Nominee Scott Turner
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MBA Joint Letter on FHA Servicing Handbook Updates
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MBA Industry Comment on FHA Loss Mitigation Updates
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MBA Letter to FHA Advocating for Modernized Title I Loan Process
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MBA Comment Letter to HUD on Rental Boarder Income
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MBA Joint Letter to Congress on Road to Housing Act
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MBA Joint Support Letter for H.R. 3507, the Yes In My Backyard (“YIMBY”) Act
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MBA Letter on HUD's Mortgagee Review Board Enforcement Against Convenience Fees
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MBA Support Letter for H.R. 3507, the Yes In My Backyard (“YIMBY”) Act
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Commercial Real Estate Basics: Introduction to Commercial/Multifamily Real Estate: January 2025: On Demand
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Servicing Solutions Conference and Expo
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School of Mortgage Banking II: February 2025: Online
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MAA Quarterly Webinar: February 2025
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Navigating and Ensuring Accurate Reporting with the MBA Commercial and Multifamily Inspection Form