The Committee on Financial Services took a closer look at the continuing crisis of homelessness in America and the impact of the nationwide shortage of affordable housing. Click through to learn more.
Read More »How Will New Flood Insurance Regs Impact Lenders?
The OCC recently amended regulations to implement the private flood insurance provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act. Here’s what this amendment would mean for mortgage lenders.
Read More »What Will a Restructured Ditech Look Like?
Ditech Holding Corporation announced its entering into its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy agreement in 14 months, get all the details on how this restructuring will impact the company, and the industry.
Read More »Ocwen Adds FIS Parent Company to Lawsuit
In an amended complaint against Fidelity Information Services, Ocwen has alleged that the audit firm carried out these malpractices while engaged to audit the servicer for the California Department of Business Oversight.
Read More »What Does an Increase in Mortgage Credit Availability Indicate?
An expert delves into what the ups and downs in mortgage availability say about lending standards and credit. Click through to learn more.
Read More »Connecting the Dots Between Senior Homeownership and Housing Shortages
In its latest report, Freddie Mac highlights the importance of addressing the challenges faced by first-time homebuyers in a market where demand from senior homeowners is on the rise.
Read More »Mortgage Applications Retreat
The 30- year fixed mortgage rates recorded the lowest rate since April 2018. Click through to learn more about how other loan types performed.
Read More »Could Big Tech Compete With Banks for Homebuyers’ Business?
At a time when traditional banks and financial institutions face increasing competition from start-ups and established tech companies, a survey gauged the American perspective on banking experiences and the shifting patterns in consumer digital experiences.
Read More »Low-Risk Home Lending Is “Paying Dividends”
A report finds out how today’s careful lending environment is leading to fewer foreclosures and creating a better mortgage market.
Read More »American Hustle
Gig economy workers are often shut out from getting a mortgage. Learn how lenders can support this demographic while maintaining strong underwriting standards. Editor’s note: This feature originally appeared in the February issue of MReport, out now.
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