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APPS & REAC
 
News and Notes 
 
your free bi-monthly e-newsletter for
HUD news, APPS help and REAC info
 
 
Volume 3 Issue 4

March 5, 2010

published by Murphy Consulting
Making the Complex Comprehensible
www.MurphyConsultingSvs.com
In This Issue
What's New - HUD Ideas in Action
APPS Tip of the Week - Improvements
HUD Tip of the Week - Using EIV
HUD Secure System Help
REAC Training combined with Secure Systems
What's New 
     
HUD wants to hear the best ideas its employees and partners have to offer.  Go to the HUD Ideas in Action website.  Five forums are available:
  • Promote Affordable Housing
  • Repair the Nation's Economy & Housing Markets
  • Utilize Housing as a Platform for Improving Quality of Life
  • Build Inclusive and Sustainable Communities of Opportunity
  • Transform the Way HUD does Business
 Share your feedback today and vote on ideas submitted.  Scroll down to our Helpful Links section to access the HUD Ideas in Action site.
 APPS Tip of the Week

Did you know?
 
HUD is working on improvements to APPS. Recent changes include making loan status/date information a required input field and a revised protocol for placing Flags in APPS.
 
More changes are coming with the April and September releases.  Stay tuned here for the latest information on the APPS system.
 
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HUD Tip of the Week - Using EIV

Did you know?
 
HUD provides numerous free resources to help you learn how to use EIV.  See our Using EIV Links below for Webcast, instructions, forms and more.
 
If you are one of the 4000 properties still struggling with gaining access to EIV, the problem may lie in your Coordinator and User set-up in the HUD Secure System.  Check out our special HUD Secure System training below.
 
For more information, E-mail us today or call 410-821-6953
HUD Secure Systems Training
 
HUD Secure Systems
Making the Complex Comprehensible
 
Our comprehensive one-day class covers:  
  • troubleshooting access to the HUD Secure System
  • easy ways to set up Coordinators and Users
  • simple solutions to common problems
  • acronym explanations, HUD Flags and more 
 
Designed to overcome obstacles, build confidence and reduce stress, you can check out the course curriculum here
 
Locations for 2010 include:
  • April 14th - Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
  • June 9th - Chicago, Illinois
  • September 15th - Denver, Colorado
 
Don't delay, register today!
REAC and Secure Systems - Combined Training Opportunities 
 
US Housing Consultants is sponsoring combined REAC and HUD Secure System training opportunities around the country. 
 
Day 1 & 2: Learn about REAC inspections, understand HUD protocols and learn how to improve your score with RED Star REAC/ UPCS Training and Certification
 
Day 3: Learn to navigate the technical waters of HUD's on-line systems, with HUD Secure Systems - Making the Complex Comprehensible
 
Register for classes separately or attend both sessions at a special low rate.  For more information, call (603) 223-0003 or simply register here for more information
Open to All
The TRACS Industry Meeting presented by HUD is free and open to all.
 
Be sure to register below.
We'll see you there!

Upcoming Training Dates

 
March 17 - 18, 2010
TRACS Industry Meeting
Washington DC
(must register by March 10th)
 
April 14, 2010
WASS & HUD Secure System Course  in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
 
June 9, 2010
 
September 15, 2010
WASS & HUD Secure System Course  in Denver, Colorado
 
More training dates coming.  Watch this space!
Log-In Reminder
 
Don't forget to log in to the HUD Secure System with your WASS ID and password at least once a month so that your user ID remains active
Archives Available of APPS & REAC 
 
Back issues of our e-news, APPS & REAC News and Notes are available on-line. Click here for a direct link to our Archives page and access to all of our previous tips on HUD, APPS, REAC and more.
 
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Using EIV Links

 
 Click here to link to HUD's free EIV Training information.  Please note the December 29, 2009 webcast is for owners and agents.  The January 25, 2010 training is focused on Housing Authorities.
 
Requirements regarding  the EIV & You Brochure are found in HUD Notice 10-02 
 
Multifamily Housing Program Requirements and Guidance for Using  EIV can be accessed here
 
EIV Rule of Behavior form must be signed by anyone who does not have EIV access but does have access to the files.

Helpful Links

 
HUD Ideas in Action - link here to give HUD the benefit of your experiences.
  
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