This week, the Five Star Institute hosted various default servicing industry experts at the 2019 Legal League 100 Spring Servicer Summit.
Read More »Will Home Prices Pick up Steam?
A new report indicates that home price growth has continued to cool as mortgage rates remain low and inventory increases in some of the priciest markets. But here’s the silver lining.
Read More »Big Data: Changing the Mortgage Business
The era of big data is here and has already started influencing the way lenders operate and servicers manage their mortgage portfolios. Editor’s note: This feature originally appeared in the May issue of MReport, out now.
Read More »Condominium Mortgage Lending, Reconsidered
In this Video Spotlight, find out how condo sales may play a more significant role in the mortgage origination market.
Read More »Housing Market Trends Upward
Although listing prices, inventory, and time on the market all saw improvements, the housing market still saw decreases in a few key metrics.
Read More »Hunting for Bargain Homes in the Suburbs
Rising home costs are making city living a thing of the past for many. A new survey showcases the most affordable suburbs in some of the nation’s largest housing markets.
Read More »Teachers, First Responders, and Restaurant Workers Facing Affordability Struggles
Buying a home for those who work within these occupations can be a struggle, and the number of markets where they can afford a home is dwindling.
Read More »Fair Housing Protections and the LGBTQ Community
Maine Senators Susan Collins and Angus King joined with Virginia Senator Tim Kaine in promoting the Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2019, seeking to add the LGBTQ community to the list of protected classes.
Read More »How Refinances Are Impacting Servicer Retention
Servicer retention hit a record low, according to a recent report. What's driving the decline?
Read More »Advancing Mortgage Tech: Three Barriers to Overcome
From AI to machine learning, mortgage tech is evolving quickly—for those who can afford to keep up. Challenges remain, but there are ways lenders can surmount them.
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