Planet Home Lending, LLC, has announced the launch of its new team in Portland, Oregon, led by Area Sales Manager Tim Hattan, Sales Manager Tom Bond, and Loan ...
Read More »CFPB Issues Memo to Increase Consumer Protections
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently published an advisory opinion to affirm that the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) bars lenders from discriminating against customers after ...
Read More »CFPB Braces for Mass Forbearance Exodus
With nearly 2.5 million homeowners in forbearance plans set to expire, the CFPB has issued a proposal for mortgage servicers and borrowers to work together to avoid a potential mounting number of foreclosures.
Read More »Challenges in Servicer Liquidity
Here's how nonbank servicers are dealing with increased forbearance, as growing market uncertainty creates market volatility.
Read More »Veterans and the Mortgage Industry
This 4th of July, MReport looks at some of this year’s key initiatives by the mortgage industry that are aimed at helping military veterans become homeowners.
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 »ServiceLink Appoints VP for Capital Market Sales
In his new role at ServiceLink, Tim Gillis will be responsible for leveraging the company's expertise in the Capital Markets.
Read More »OCC Puts Mortgage Servicing Under the Microscope
Banks serviced approximately 16.9 million first-lien residential mortgage loans by the end of 2018 according to an OCC report. Click through to learn what the report revealed about loan modifications and foreclosures.
Read More »How Will New Flood Insurance Regs Impact Lenders?
The OCC recently amended regulations to implement the private flood insurance provisions of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act. Here’s what this amendment would mean for mortgage lenders.
Read More »The Top 25 Leaders and Influencers, Part 3
In the third part of this series, MReport recognizes those individuals who are guiding by example and thinking outside the box for ways to shape the industry’s path forward. Editor’s note: This feature appeared in the February issue of MReport, out now.
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