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 »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 »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 »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 »Single-Family Rental Roundtable Explores the State of SFR Markets
Five Star’s annual Single-Family Rental & Investment Roundtable on Tuesday united investors, service providers, and experts to discuss how volatile factors such as inflation, escalating interest rates, and affordability concerns impact the ongoing growth and investment opportunities within the single-family rental market.
Read More »Recognizing 30 Years of Mortgage Industry Excellence
Kim Yowell of Fairway Independent Mortgage was honored at the Keys for Life Gala in Dallas during the Five Star Conference for her contributions to the mortgage marketplace.
Read More »Wells Fargo Donates $500K to Hurricane Idalia Victims
The financial services company promises to assist Floridians who have lost their homes in the disaster and aid in the rebuilding of homes and communities.
Read More »Fay Financial Adds Stephen Thomas to Its Board of Directors
Newest Board member of Fay Financial brings 30 years of experience in residential mortgage, community banking, affordable housing, and diversity and inclusion initiatives to his new role.
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