Corporate Transparency Act: Sweeping federal law requires community compliance

Corporate Transparency Act: Sweeping federal law requires community compliance

Community associations must take seriously new mandatory filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act, legal experts advise. Existing community associations must comply with the law’s reporting requirements by Jan. 1, 2025. New community associations have 30 days after incorporation to file. Information also must be updated following changes in governance such as the election of directors.

Lending transparency: Freddie Mac improves access to information

Lending transparency: Freddie Mac improves access to information

Freddie Mac took a giant step toward transparency last week when it announced sweeping changes to its condominium and housing cooperative financing system. The government-sponsored enterprise that underwrites mortgages is introducing a tool that indicates whether a community is “certified” for financing or “not eligible”—and providing guidance that explains why a community may not be eligible.

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