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APPS & REAC
News and Notes 
 
your free monthly e-newsletter for
HUD news, APPS help and REAC info
 
Volume 3 Issue 10

August 12, 2010

published by Murphy Consulting 
Making the Complex Comprehensible
www.MurphyConsultingSvs.com
In This Issue
What's New from HUD
REAC Tip of the Month - Appeal Documentation
APPS Tip of the Month - Reason for Submission
Helpful Links
Training Classes coming to DENVER
What's New 
  
Changes in the economy have folks scrambling to refinance with HUD insured debt products.  MAP Lenders are busier than ever.  They report significant increases in 232 applications and the 542 risk share product.
 
To insure that applicants can maintain long-term economic stability, HUD has tightened its FHA underwriting standards. Notice H 2010-11 HUD Multifamily Risk Mitigation was issued last month. See our Helpful Links below to view this notice.
 
For help meeting the 232 program's new Green Lane requirement, that all principals file their HUD 2530 Previous Participation form in the APPS system, contact Denise Murphy
REAC Tip of the Month
Did you know?
 
Incomplete documentation is one of the top reasons a REAC inspection appeal is denied.
 
Documentation standards are outlined in REAC's guidelines, but can be tricky to understand. For example, a signed and sealed letter from an Engineer does not mean the Engineer has to "seal" the envelope, it means he has to stamp his "professional seal" on the letter.  To be successful on appeal, gather your documentation carefully or hire a qualified professional to assist you.
 
Murphy Consulting can refer you to folks who can help. 
Call us today at 410-821-6953
APPS Tip of the Month 
Did you know?
 
One of the top APPS mistakes is selecting the wrong "Reason for Submission"
 
Whether you are a Management Agent, Owner or General Contractor, if you are filing a HUD 2530 as part of an application the owner or developer is submitting, then each party should select the same "Reason for Submission."  Too many folks are simply selecting the generic "New Role for Property."   When in doubt, ask.   
 
Contact Murphy Consulting at 410-821-6953 for all your APPS and HUD 2530 needs.
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Training Opportunities 
 
Coming to Denver
- October 5th & 6th:
 
Gaining and Maintaining HUD Secure System Access 
  •    1/2 day course; recommended pre-requisite for our APPS class
 
 
The Dreaded HUD 2530 & APPS
- Making the Complex Comprehensible
  •    full day course, with HUD staff invited
 
 
Check out our web site for details!
Murphy Consulting Quoted
Don't miss the August issue of Tax Credit Housing Management Insider - Murphy Consulting provides Tips for Navigating EIV Access Issues
 
 
Gaining, maintaining and  documenting EIV access will help you avoid EIV related MOR findings.
Upcoming Training Dates
HUD 2530 & APPS class is coming to  Denver on  October 6th.  See our Training Opportunities below for dates and details.
 
 
Also ahead:
  • Baltimore/
    Washington
for early January - date to be determined
 
 
We want to do an APPS class in   Los Angeles, California but we need a sponsor - proposed date is November 2nd or 3rd 
 
 Click here to send us an e-mail if you are interested in sponsoring a class in LA or elsewhere. 
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Helpful Links
Notice H 2010-11 HUD Multifamily Risk Mitigation was released last month   
 
Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan   revised May, 2010 is the required version for submissions
 
 
Do you have the new EIV Notice H10-10 posted by HUD on July 7th
 
 
HUD 2530 Previous Participation Certification was updated July 2009 - transfer data to this form if you are still filing paper
 
 
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