Loss Mitigation

A new National Consumer Law Center report examines legal strategies to slow the rate of home loss in marginalized and communities of color.

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.”

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

Jim Cameron of STRATMOR Group shares his perspectives on the current state of the housing market and discusses the hurdles that may lie ahead as we enter 2024.

A new proposed rule would provide residents of public housing or in properties receiving project-based rental assistance 30 days' notice to cure lease violations for nonpayment of rent.