The annual National Property Preservation Conference once again brought together a cross-section of field services vendors, mortgage servicing professionals, and representatives of government agencies and the GSEs to “discuss pressing issues and develop solutions.”
Read More »The Week Ahead: Senate Examines Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program
As the deadline nears for the renewal of funding for the National Flood Insurance Program, the Senate Banking Committee will spotlight the importance of the program, and how a lapse in the program could threaten 1,300 property sales each day.
Read More »Call Centers Under New Scrutiny for ‘Soft Skills’
Samantha Shanaberger of Clayton Servicing Oversight examines the policies and practices of servicer call centers, and how these centers must remain vigilant of changing rules and regulations.
Read More »Increasing Pathways to Affordable Housing
In the quest to expand housing options nationwide, the Five Star Institute, in partnership with Xome, held a recent webinar focused on key strategies and initiatives to help provide access to affordable housing.
Read More »MPA Names New Principal Advisor
Thirty-year industry veteran and former Bank of America, Radian, Wells Fargo, PwC, Fannie Mae, and KPMG exec joins D.C.-based strategic advisory firm to support client-development strategies.
Read More »FHA Helped 765,000 Families Purchase Homes in FY 2023
The FHA has issued its Annual Report to Congress for fiscal year 2023, highlighting the impact of insurance premium reduction, assistance for approximately two million struggling homeowners, and support of underserved borrowers and communities.
Read More »Spotlighting Women Executives Promoting Equitable and Sustainable Homeownership Nationwide
Five finalists have been named for the Five Star Institute Keys in Hand Award, shining the light on women in the industry who have spearheaded efforts to increase homeownership opportunities for all.
Read More »Mortgage Applications Reach Lowest Level in Nearly Three Decades
“Mortgage applications decreased for the seventh time in eight weeks, reaching the lowest level since 1996,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s VP and Deputy Chief Economist. “Last week’s decline was driven by a 5% drop in refinance applications, to the weakest reading since January 2023.”
Read More »Women Leaders Driving Progress in Today’s Marketplace
Meet the five finalists for the Five Star Institute’s 2023 Leadership Award, who will be recognized by their peers for assembling diverse teams and fostering women leadership roles in C-Suite roles at the Women in Housing Leadership Awards Luncheon.
Read More »Mortgage Credit Availability Rebounds
The MBA's Mortgage Credit Availability Index revealed that August's share of mortgage credit availability was on the upswing after a decrease in July, which resulted in the lowest level of credit availability recorded since 2013.
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