In his new role at ServiceLink, Tim Gillis will be responsible for leveraging the company's expertise in the Capital Markets.
Read More »The RMBS Outlook
Here’s how private-label residential mortgage-backed securities issuance is likely to perform in 2019 and the impact that higher rates are likely to have for mortgage loan originators in this space.
Read More »Residential Prepayment Rates Picking Up ‘PACE’
Prepayment rates are accelerating among the residential property assessed clean energy originators, according to a report. Here are some factors that could be fanning that increase.
Read More »Eye on the Industry: Updates on Black Knight, Hyland, and More
From new technology and recognition, to the latest people movements. Catch the industry buzz in this weekly update.
Read More »The State of the Mortgage Industry
A recent study explored current business trends for mortgage originators and the efficiencies they needed to build to capitalize on them. Click through to read the findings.
Read More »Mortgage Lenders Prepare for the HELOC Wave
Banks across the U.S. are making a valiant marketing effort to encourage homeowners to take cash out on their homes, an unusual move not seen since the housing bust.
Read More »FHA Clarifies Bank Liability For Mortgage Errors
The FHA hopes this added clarity will appease banks and large lenders that have pulled out of the FHA loan program or implemented harsher credit standards fearing lawsuits and penalties over troubled loans.
Read More »3 Ways Originators and Servicers can Ensure Success in Today’s Housing Market
As originators and servicers brace themselves for the predicted slowdown in growth within their businesses, John Vella, Chief Revenue Officer at Altisource, shares his insight on how they can remain successful in a new housing environment.
Read More »Keeping Up with the Customer: Evolving the Retail Business Model to Stay Ahead of the Curve
In today’s environment, all retail lenders should be asking themselves, “What value am I truly offering a borrower?” We know that more and more consumers use an online, self-service option when making any retail purchase —mortgages included. When such convenience is available, why would a customer pay more to get a home loan from a retail lender instead? When faced with these questions, it is important to evolve your retail business model to stay ahead of the curve. Editor's note: This select print feature appeared in the June 2015 edition of MReport magazine, available now.
Read More »Originators Outline Struggles in Changing Market
According to results in Hammerhouse’s 4th Annual Survey of Originator Opinions, 44 percent of originators polled said the biggest challenge for the industry in 2014 will be "adding new relationships to support a purchase focused business" with purchase volumes still too weak to support the market. Given these obstacles and the continuing decline in mortgage volumes, 69 percent of originators expect overall volume to drop in 2014.
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