Tag Archives: real estate

Real estate appraisers are quietly disappearing in the mortgage industry as less young careerists are opting to enter this field, which could in turn, pose serious risks for both lenders and consumers such as added costs and lengthy real estate delivery times.

The best in the real estate and mortgage servicing industries will come together for the preeminent business growth and educational opportunity this week at the 12th Annual Five Star Conference and Expo, taking place September 16 to 18 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas. This year's conference will include a keynote address from former FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair, a performance from country music star Wynonna Judd, an appearance from Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, seven Five Star Labs (including the all-new Single-Family Rental Lab) presented by experts in the real estate and mortgage industries from all over the country, and endless networking opportunities.

Stewart Information Services Corporation's net income nearly tripled year-over-year in the second quarter up to $17.1 million and $0.72 per diluted share from $6.3 million and $0.27 per diluted share, but rapidly declining volume in the default space has prompted the Houston, Texas-based real estate services provider to exit delinquent loan servicing operations, according to an announcement from Stewart.

McLean Mortgage Corporation has announced it has hired Chad Freeman as the Bethesda, Maryland office branch manager, according to a recent press release. McLean provides turn-key service to real estate agents and customers and was recently was named the 6th Largest Mortgage Lender in the Washington, DC area by the Washington Business Journal.

Real estate and mortgage industry services provider Clayton Holdings has announced the hiring of Suzanne Singer as senior managing director of business development. Singer, who has a B.A. in Economics from The College of William and Mary, brings more than 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry to Clayton Holdings. Prior to coming to Clayton, she was the EVP of sales and marketing for Litigation Guard, a provider of mortgage-risk lending risk management tools and technology services.

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