A recent report by the Fed attempts to gauge the health of the United States economy, in the process providing insights into the health of the housing market ...
Read More »Five Star & Aspen Grove Revamp Mortgage Industry Certification Platform
The Five Star Institute and Aspen Grove Solutions have announced the release of a rebuilt Five Star Academy website, featuring a new look and a more intuitive interface.
Read More »National Mortgage Servicing Association Seeks Clarity on TCPA Regs
With a recent D.C. appeals court ruling providing some guidance on regulations related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the National Mortgage Servicing Association is now asking the FCC to provide further clarity regarding auto dialers and how consumers grant consent to be contacted.
Read More »Which Cities Have the Most Non-Owner-Occupied Houses?
New and existing homes aren’t the only properties enticing U.S. buyers these days. Vacation, investment, and second homes are raking in dollars as well, a new study reveals. Certain areas of the country, however, are more sought-after than others.
Read More »Homebuyers Might Overlook This Potential Advantage to Renting
With home prices continuing to soar in many markets, there’s a lot to consider when consumers decide whether to buy a home or stick with the rental market. A new report, however, highlights potential financial incentives to renting that many might not have considered.
Read More »Pavaso Partners With Closing Exchange for Mobile Closing Services
The Closing Exchange announced that they have partnered with Pavaso, the provider of a collaborative eClosing platform, to deliver nationwide mobile closing services through The Closing Exchange’s network of trained and certified signing agents.
Read More »Embrace Home Loans & Finicity Streamline Borrower Approvals
Rhode Island-based Embrace Home Loans, a digitally focused mortgage lender, announced that its borrowers can now rapidly verify assets through a digital experience, eliminating the need for borrowers ...
Read More »MBA’s Next President & CEO Announced—Industry Reaction
Some eight months after outgoing MBA President & CEO David Stevens announced his upcoming retirement, the organization has found his successor. Click through to read industry reactions to the news that Treliant’s Robert Broeksmit will take over in August.
Read More »Nationstar Appoints Chief Business & Product Officer
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc., the parent company for the Mr. Cooper brand, today announced that Francis Lobo has joined the company as EVP, Chief Business and Product Officer ...
Read More »Flagstar Expands Footprint in the Midwest
With the acquisition of 52 Wells Fargo bank locations, Flagstar will double its customer base. Click through to find out what this means for Flagstar’s operations and strategy going forward.
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