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According to a new study, “house poor” homeowners in the Sunshine State and Golden State face the largest housing expenses, including monthly mortgage payments, property taxes, homeowners’ insurance, and utilities.

The Department has announced new protections and funding to build on commitments made by the Biden Administration’s Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights, drafted to increase fairness within the nation’s rental marketplace.

MortgagePoint speaks with mortgage servicing execs from BOK Financial, Carrington, the NMSA, PHH Mortgage Corporation, and Servbank about the unusual times and unusual opportunities the industry faces midway through 2023.

The Five Star Institute has joined forces with the National REO Brokers Association to dissect how to prepare for an increase in REO volumes, with topics ranging from streamlining operations to managing compliance and public perception.

Effective July 31, the Texas-based bank will shut down its mortgage origination business, and shift its focus towards full-service banking and mortgage servicing options.

An upcoming Five Star Institute Webinar will delve into the landscape of the mortgage industry over the next 12 months, including a possible rise in home equity loans, a decrease in savings, increased credit card usage, and overall consumer weariness, among other topics.

The Spring Legal League Summit, hosted by Five Star Institute, featured two days of classes, discussions, and networking, followed by a trip to a Texas Rangers Game.

Louis Amaya of PEMCO Capital Management explains how to bolster your margins via non-performing loans and real estate-owned assets as alternative asset anchors.

The Five Star Institute presents the first-ever REO Connect event, a gathering of the REO community featuring educational offerings and networking opportunities geared to meet the needs of unique marketplace.

In April, the Five Star Institute will present its annual Government Forum, an event bringing together mortgage servicers and government officials under one roof to share their perspectives on the industry.