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.
Read More »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.
Read More »A Closer Look: Why the Housing Market Needs Securitization
The FHFA, as the regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, is beginning to build a platform that handles much of the securitization functions they provide. What are the benefits to this and how will it affect talk of reform in the housing market?
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »Holding the Line
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.
Read More »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?
Read More »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.
Read More »Wells Fargo Bolsters National Mortgage Servicing Association Representation
The National Mortgage Servicing Association recently announced new representation in the group from Wells Fargo. See who it is and what he will do for the association here.
Read More »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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