How has the implementation of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act impacted the industry? Click through to find out.
Read More »Is the Mortgage Industry Prepared for the Next Crisis?
With advancements in technology, underwriting and quality control since 2008 strengthening the mortgage market, how prepared are we for another crisis? Click through to find out.
Read More »Reverse Mortgage Rules Receive an Update
The Federal Housing Administration recently announced that it will begin requiring lenders originating new reverse mortgages, to provide a second property appraisal under certain circumstances. Find out what circumstances call for a second appraisal.
Read More »Ocwen Ready to Close on PHH Acquisition
Ocwen announced that it is ready to close on its acquisition of PHH Corporation. Ocwen will acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of PHH for approximately $360 million in cash or $11 per diluted common share.
Read More »Industry Experts Talk the Future of the Housing Market
Industry thought leaders gave insights and discussed the U.S. housing market and what it would look like going into 2019 at a speaker series on Wednesday. Here’s what they shared.
Read More »Manufactured Homes vs. Traditional Housing
Though manufactured homes are 35 to 47 percent cheaper per square foot than site-built houses a recent report found that they may still appreciate at similar levels to traditional homes. What other myths are out there about manufactured housing?
Read More »Why Aren’t Americans Tapping Into Home Equity?
Americans are sitting on over $6 trillion in home equity, however, many are unwilling to tap into their equity with home equity loans or HELOCs. Those that do tend to put it right back into home repairs. How might homeowners make better use of their equity?
Read More »The Latest in D&I, Foreclosures, and REO
Here’s what attendees learned from three labs covering different aspects of the mortgage industry on the last day of the Five Star Conference.
Read More »Speeding up the Underwriting Process
According to a recent survey, many underwriters agree that it has become more difficult to underwrite a loan. How can the process be improved and made more efficient?
Read More »Commissioner Brian Montgomery Discusses HUD
The Hon. Brian D. Montgomery, FHA Commissioner and Assistant Secretary for Housing, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, headlined a powerful lineup of industry professionals who gathered Monday as part of the Legal League 100 Servicer Summit.
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