Fannie Mae Sets Up New Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Attorney Network

August 11, 2008

Fannie Mae is creating a new network of retained attorneys to handle all Fannie Mae foreclosure and bankruptcy matters (as well as post-foreclosure legal proceedings and activities). The new network will initially include 31 jurisdictions, with the expectation that additional jurisdictions will be added over time. The new network will foster a more disciplined, end-to-end approach to default management; facilitate more effective management of fees, costs, quality, and reporting to Fannie Mae; and facilitate enhanced loss mitigation efforts by network attorneys. To achieve these objectives, Fannie Mae will now require that servicers refer foreclosures and bankruptcy cases only to attorneys included in our network (in applicable jurisdictions). Fannie Mae is also updating the provisions of the Servicing Guide governing foreclosure and bankruptcy attorneys’ fees.

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