Planet Home Lending, LLC, a national mortgage lender and servicer, opened a regional office in Irving, Texas. As the company's first Regional Operating Center (ROC), the 25,000-square-foot facility accommodates about 130 employees, and offers space to expand to house ...
Read More »New Leader Announced for ALTA
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, has named Diane Tomb as its new CEO, effective July 1. Tomb, who has over 20 years experience in the housing field, will use ...
Read More »Taking Legislative Action Against Foreclosure Challenges
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a “bipartisan legislative package” as the state works to decrease its ongoing elevated foreclosure rate.
Read More »New Program Looks to Ease Customers’ Minds
Guild Mortgage, an independent mortgage lender located in California, announced Homebuyer Protection, a program designed to give customers added protection and peace of mind during the mortgage process. Homebuyer Protection combines three of Guild’s loan programs and services, allowing homebuyers ...
Read More »Is a Recession Heading Our Way in 2020?
Is a recession heading our way in 2020? If so, what is The Federal Reserve doing to fight it? Well, that answer may change depending who you ask. A recent article from The New York Times stated while the current ...
Read More »First API for Cash Flow, Premiums Announced
RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation and Compass Analytics announced on Wednesday the industry’s first API to provide cash flow based, loan-level servicing release premiums (SRP) co-issue bids. In another initiative to improve the accuracy of MSR pricing and duration along with ...
Read More »GDP Gets a Boost, But How Is Housing Faring?
New estimates show the economy continues to recover from the government shutdown earlier this year with another boost in the GDP. Here’s what this could mean for the housing market.
Read More »Title, Mortgage Companies Partner to Benefit Customers
Hightide Settlement Services, LLC, a provider of title and settlement services, is now offering eClosings through Pavaso, a supplier of digital mortgage closing technologies. Hightide, located in California, uses its experience and expertise to tailor comprehensive, customized solutions for every ...
Read More »Change in Leadership Announced for FHFA
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on Friday that Sheila M. Greenwood was named Director of External Relations, effective April 29, 2019. Greenwood will oversee the Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications, including stakeholder outreach. Greenwood brings many years ...
Read More »Fannie Mae Honors Mortgage Company for Second Consecutive Year
Freedom Mortgage Corporation, a full-service, non-bank mortgage companies that specializes in VA and government-insured lending, has received Fannie Mae’s Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards (STAR) Award for the second straight year in General Servicing and for the first year in ...
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