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Forbearances Continue Slow and Steady Improvement

According to Black Knight’s latest forbearance data analysis, a common trend continued as the number of active forbearances fell this week, driven by month-end expiration activity. Nationwide, the number of U.S. homeowners with forbearance plans stood at approximately 2.69 million as of March 2, or ... READ MORE
Residential Leasebacks: A Tool Against Future Foreclosure Crises?

If properly implemented, a robust residential leaseback program could help keep struggling homeowners in their home, while also avoiding costly foreclosure proceedings. ... READ MORE
Fannie Mae Honors 31 Partners for Servicing Excellence

Fannie Mae’s STAR Program was established to recognize outstanding performance in the servicing sector as 31 of the nation’s top mortgage servicers were recently honored for their accomplishments. ... READ MORE
Analyzing the Housing Market’s Uneven Boom and Bust Cycles

Why do national trends in house prices spread more to some cities than to others? Here are factors researchers say are at work. ... READ MORE
The Week Ahead: In Pursuit of Fair Housing for All

Equality in housing will be the focus of a House Financial Services Committee hearing next Wednesday as the government enacts measures designed to help break down barriers in the affordable housing sector. ... READ MORE

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NY Court of Appeals Rules on Foreclosure Deceleration, SOL

A legal expert discusses why this is good news for mortgage servicers and how it provides a “clear, bright path” forward for cases that may have been snared by potential statute of limitations concerns.
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