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Hurricane Katrina

Announcements of various loan servicing investors and insurers:

Fannie Mae

Fannie Mae's Lender Announcement 05-06 (August 24, 2005)-  Describes changes to Fannie's natural disaster relief procedures, primarily in regard to insurance claim proceeds.
Fannie Mae Servicing Guide- General information on natural disaster relief.

Freddie Mac

FHLMC policies for Major Disaster Areas
FHLMC Hurricane Katrina Relief Guidelines
FHLMC Hurricane Katrina Relief Guidelines Press Release

HUD

See Mortgagee Letter 2005-33 (August 31, 2005) re "Underwriting and Servicing Policies to Assist Victims of Presidentially-Declared Major Disaster Areas." Visit: www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mltrmenu.cfm, select 2005 letters and click on the specific letter. Among federal assistance for victims of these disasters is FHA's Section 203(h) mortgage insurance program as well as other actions undertaken by HUD following the President's declaration.

Further, for HUD Hurricane Katrina Information:

For additional information for lenders and housing counselors on Presidentially-declared disaster areas or contact HUD's National Servicing Center in Oklahoma City (phone: 888-297-8685).

VA

VA Loan Guaranty Policy regarding Natural Disasters
Houston RLC Bulletin 2005-09 (August 30, 2005) titled "Requirements for Louisiana VA Loans when Properties are Located in a Disaster Area - Hurricane Katrina"

FEMA

Servicers should also check with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) for any amendments:


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