Lenders CATIC - Supporting Lenders nationwide. Breadcrumb Home Work With Us Lenders Information on Remote Notarization What Is & Isn't RON? What's the difference? Learn More Types of Closings What Can I Do In My State? Learn More Remote Notarization Checklist What Should I Do First? Learn More Announcements Related to COVID-19 As our nation tries to navigate the challenges of the Coronavirus situation, CATIC remains dedicated to its staff, agents, lenders, Realtors and other partners. Please click on the links below for additional information. In addition, CATIC’s Municipal Guide gives you contact information for all of the municipal offices. Download the app on the iTunes Store or on Google Play. Search for “CATIC Municipal Guide” or click here for more information. Another resource recently added to our website provides a list of potential programs for small businesses should you need financial assistance. Click here to access the information. 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Lender Announcement Regarding COVID-19 Lender Update Regarding Gap Coverage (03/19/2020) FHFA Directs Enterprises to Grant Flexibility for Appraisal and Employment Verifications (03/24/2020) CFPB Interpretive Rule “Clarifies” TRID and Regulation Z Waiting Periods in Light of COVID-19 (05/01/2020) MISMO Announces Issuance of Standardized Closing Instructions (05/06/2020) FEDERAL AGENCIES ENCOURAGE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO MEET THE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF CUSTOMERS AFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD ANNOUNCES ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMERCIAL PAPER FUNDING FACILITY (CPFF) TO SUPPORT FLOW OF CREDIT TO HOUSEHOLDS & BUSINESSES FEDERAL RESERVE ESTABLISHES CREDIT FACILITY FOR THE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF BUSINESSES AND HOUSEHOLDS (03/17/2020) NATIONAL MORTGAGE NEWS - CORONAVIRUS IMPACT INTERAGENCY STATEMENT ON LOAN MODIFICATIONS BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WORKING WITH CUSTOMERS AFFECTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS FEDERAL AGENCIES ENCOURAGE BANKS, SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS & CREDIT UNIONS TO OFFER RESPONSIBLE SMALL-DOLLAR LOANS TO CONSUMERS & SMALL BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY COVID-19 CFPB - GUIDE TO CORONAVIRUS MORTGAGE RELIEF OPTIONS (03/31/2020) FINCEN PROVIDES FURTHER INFORMATION TO FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (04/03/2020) FDIC - FEDERAL AGENCIES ENCOURAGE MORTGAGE SERVICERS TO WORK WITH STRUGGLING HOMEOWNERS AFFECTED BY COVID-19 (04/03/2020) FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION - COVID-19 FAQ'S Mortgage Bankers Association Resources State Specific Information Related to COVID-19 Listed below are state specific announcements and information: Connecticut's Governor Revises Remote Notarization Executive Order to Suspend Witness Requirements Massachusetts Legislature Issues Moratorium on Evictions & Foreclosures Massachusetts Bank Holds on Checks Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Update Massachusetts Registry Closings/Electronic Notarization & Gap Insurance Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act New Hampshire Evictions & Foreclosures Executive Order New Hampshire Bankers Association COVID-19 Resources Guidance from Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Below are links to articles, websites and announcements. FREDDIE MAC CLARIFIES THAT NOTARIZATIONS WITNESSED OVER VIDEO CONFERENCE ARE NOT SUBJECT TO RON MINIMUM STANDARDS (04/10/2020) FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC RELEASE UPDATED GUIDANCE TO LENDERS AMID COVID-19 CRISIS (04/08/2020) FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC RELEASE UPDATED GUIDANCE TO LENDERS AMID COVID-19 CRISIS (04/08/2020) FANNIE MAE, FREDDIE MAC, HUD SUSPENDING ALL FORECLOSURES AND EVICTIONS (03/18/2020) FANNIE MAE ASSISTANCE OPTIONS FOR HOMEOWNERS IMPACTED BY COVID-19 FANNIE MAE, FREDDIE MAC TO ROLL OUT NEW MORTGAGE-PAYMENT DEFERRAL OPTION FOR HOMEOWNERS FACING FINANCIAL TROUBLE FANNIE MAE - COVID-19 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - SELLING (04/08/2020) FREDDIE MAC - COVID-19 SELLING-RELATED FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (04/10/2020) FANNIE MAE, FREDDIE MAC: MORTGAGES IN FORBEARANCE DO NOT NEED TO BE PAID BACK ALL AT ONCE (04/27/2020) Updates on Potential Fraud During COVID-19 Cyberattack Concerns Increase Due to Coronavirus (03/18/2020) More Concerns About Attacks Due to Coronavirus - Be Vigilant (03/25/2020) COVID-19: Important Security Tips During This Time (04/02/2020) Fund Transfer Scams Continue Even During COVID-19: Stop, Look Up & Confirm! (04/27/2020) Fraud - Who Is Contacting You? (05/05/2020) Lenders At CATIC®, we understand that you want your transactions to close without undue delay, and that when you encounter title problems, you want solutions delivered quickly and in a professional manner. CATIC coverage provides two sources of recovery: the policy of title insurance and the closing protection letter, which protects you in the event that the closing attorney mishandles your loan documents or funds or fails to follow your closing instructions. CATIC's approachable and experienced underwriting and claims attorneys can help you prevent title insurance claims - or resolve them - if you discover a title defect or other problem. 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