Helping families avoid foreclosure is one of the stated goals of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac since the conservatorships began more than seven years ago.

Counsel's Corner is an ongoing series in which DS News talks with default servicing attorneys around the country about the most pressing issues facing the default servicing industry. This installment features Louis Manetti of Codilis & Associates.

The Federal Reserve made the long-awaited, much-anticipated announcement on Wednesday afternoon that federal funds target rate will increase by 25 basis points from its near-zero level where it has been since 2006.

Why is the outlook for housing so bright for 2016?

With foreclosure volumes—and the need for loss mitigation—on a steady decline, the question is whether or not housing markets can sustain their growth.

Potestivo & Associates, a legal solutions provider for the real estate finance and credit industries headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan, has announced the opening of a new office in Downtown Rochester Hills.

Consumer credit default rates, including first and second mortgage default rates, increased for the second consecutive month in November. Should the industry be concerned?

The number of homes with equity has been on the rise while the number of homes with negative equity has been falling. What are the implications for the mortgage market and for the overall economy?

First-time homebuyer loans are becoming riskier.

What effect has the improved economy had on the share of mortgages at the largest banks that are current and performing, as well as on those that are delinquent?