Events

The Five Star Institute, in conjunction with the National REO Brokers Association, has assembled a panel of experts to detail how the REO industry is bracing for an uptick in activity, and how to prep for a jump in volume.

High mortgage rates have pushed monthly mortgage payments to a record $2,656, as slightly lower rates may escalate competition for the limited number of homes available and push up prices for the foreseeable future.

Ginnie Mae reports that its June 2023 recorded MBS issuance will support the financing of 130,000-plus households nationwide, including more than 62,000 first-time homebuyers.

An upcoming webinar presented by the Five Star Institute and DocMagic will focus on adopting an all-digital mortgage lending process while addressing concerns and building rapport with borrowers during the transition.

An upcoming webinar presented by the Five Star Institute and the National REO Brokers Association will examine how prepared the REO industry truly is for a bump in activity, and how to brace your business for a jump in volume.

An upcoming webinar will forecast housing values over the next year, given the current market environment, as well as discussing loss mitigation decisioning.

The Five Star Institute, in partnership with SWBC, recently presented a webinar discussing a number of factors facing the U.S. economy and the current mortgage marketplace, and what’s in store for the industry for the remainder of 2023.

HUD and Terner Labs at UC Berkeley will bring together leadership in the public sector, housing experts, researchers, technologists, entrepreneurs, practitioners, and others to explore advances at the forefront of the housing industry.

The Department kicks off the month of June by focusing its attention on the importance of creating and maintaining a healthy home by addressing home-based hazards, including reducing moisture and mold, and maintaining indoor air quality.

An upcoming Five Star Institute Webinar will feature a trio of experts discussing the impact of Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, a rule requiring financial institutions to collect and report data on small business loans.