"There are increasing signs suggesting that the extended period of prosperity in the U.S. housing market may be showing signs of easing," said Rob Barber, CEO for ATTOM.
Read More »Preventing Home Loss & Closing the Racial Wealth Gap
A new National Consumer Law Center report examines legal strategies to slow the rate of home loss in marginalized and communities of color.
Read More »National Property Preservation Conference Returned to Washington, D.C.
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 »Lenders Cannot Afford to Ignore Affordable Lending
Courtney Hess of Mortgage Cadence explains the changing face of the average American homebuyer, and how expanding product offerings can keep pace with this evolving market.
Read More »Credit Availability Falls to Decade-Plus Low
“Credit availability declined in December to the lowest level since 2012, as ongoing industry consolidation is resulting in more loan programs being removed from the marketplace,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s VP and Deputy Chief Economist.
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 »Hidden Fees Adding More to American’s Plates
It’s not inflation that biting into American’s bottom lines according to a new report from doxo, who found that hidden fees in banking and bill paying are causing billions of dollars of damage annually.
Read More »Waterstone Mortgage Names New Director of Affordable Housing
Bringing 25-plus years of experience to his new role, David Sparks will help in identifying and growing strategic relationships with affordable housing assistance providers to offer new programs for Waterstone Mortgage customers.
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