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 »Congress Examines Governmental Barriers to Housing Affordability
The House Financial Services Committee recently gathered a panel of housing experts to analyze affordability challenges in the housing marketplace, with a focus on governmental barriers such as zoning policies that have exacerbated these issues.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Revises Its Definition of High-Balance Loans
In order to more closely align with the FHFA’s hike in conforming loan limits for 2024, Ginnie Mae has revised its definition of High-Balance Loans for single-family forward mortgage loans nationwide.
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 »2023 Legal League Summit Brings Together Attorneys, Government, Servicers
The semi-annual Legal League Fall Servicer Summit was held as part of the Five Star Conference & Expo in Dallas, as the industry's foremost experts discussed the latest compliance issues facing the industry.
Read More »Housing Demand, Home Prices Remain More Resilient Than Anticipated
According to Fannie Mae's Economic and Strategic Research Group expectations for Q1, the increase in the sales pace from the end of 2022 to the beginning of 2023 revealed that homebuying demand remains buoyant and was unexpectedly responsive to small declines in mortgage rates.
Read More »Supply of Government Mortgage Credit Slips for the Third Time in Four Months
“With the spring buying season underway, lenders are grappling with the threat of a recession and tighter overall financial conditions following the recent bank failures,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s VP and Deputy Chief Economist.
Read More »REO Community Set to Gather This May
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.
Read More »White House to Make Significant Investment in Nation’s Housing
President Biden has issued his budget for 2024, featuring a suite of funding and tax credit proposals aimed to tackle the nation’s housing affordability crisis.
Read More »Mortgage Servicers and Government Agencies to Converge in D.C.
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.
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