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Author Archives: Brianna Gilpin

Brianna Gilpin, Online Editor for MReport and DS News, is a graduate of Texas A&M University where she received her B.A. in Telecommunication Media Studies. Gilpin previously worked at Hearst Media, one of the nation's leading diversified media and information services companies. To contact Gilpin, email [email protected].

Working Together

Since sponsoring Habitat for Humanity in 2016, Altisource has been connecting with local habitat affiliates across the country. Saturday, July 22, along with representation from Fannie Mae and U.S. Bank, they helped build a home alongside the soon-to-be homeowners to plant roots for generations to come.

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Fraud Watch

Like a tornado watch, CoreLogic's National Fraud Risk Index showing new highs doesn't necessarily mean there is more fraud, however it does mean the conditions are right for fraud to grow. Take a look at what the new fraud schemes are and what old scheme is returning in the Video Spotlight.

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One Rule—Two Outlooks

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recent arbitration rule might be in trouble, according to a recent press release by the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Take a look at what Senators are saying about the rule and what they’re doing to overturn it.

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Previous Ginnie Mae President to Join PennyMac Board

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc., a specialty financial services firm, announced Thursday that August 1, 2017 former President of the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), Theodore W. Tozer, will join its Board of Directors.

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Holding the Line

delinquency

The June 2017 First Look at Mortgage Data revealed mortgage delinquencies aren’t following normal seasonal patterns—but it’s a good thing. Read on to see what they’re doing.

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Mortgage Experts Weigh in on Vacant and Abandoned Properties

The issues surrounding vacant and abandoned homes have been discussed at length for years, but the National Mortgage Servicing Association has now proposed policies to standardize procedures, definitions, and best practices. What incite are industry experts giving on the prevalent matter?

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Get a Move On

The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing on the nominations of six individuals for leadership roles within the administration. See why Senator Crapo is urging them to confirm the six without delay.

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Protection for Veterans

Senator Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) recently supported a law that was put into place offering veterans facing foreclosure a one-year moratorium under particular conditions, but the outpouring of encouragement from local veterans has moved him to consider drafting a new measure.

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