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Federal Register · November 21, 2024
The title they went with Modernization of Engagement With Mortgagors in Default: Partial Extension of Compliance Date Noisy translates that to

Mortgage servicers get another year to meet with all homeowners facing foreclosure

What happened
The US Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) has delayed a rule requiring mortgage servicers to meet with all homeowners who default on their loans. Servicers now have until July 1, 2025, to comply with the new meeting requirements, which include homeowners who do not live in the property or live far from a servicer office.
Why it matters
This rule change means mortgage servicers have more time to avoid talking to homeowners who are behind on payments. The original rule aimed to ensure all homeowners, especially those who might be harder to reach, received direct engagement before foreclosure. This delay pushes that protection back another year.
The signal
Watch for the new mortgagee letter from HUD, which will define the specific policies for these meetings and indicate how strictly the new rules will be enforced.
If you insist
Read the original →