A collaborative project helps current and future homeowners understand the extent of the flood risk facing a property, its severity, and how risk is changing over time.
Read More »Loss Prevention Program for D.C. Homeowners Re-launches
A Washington, D.C., program founded during the foreclosure surge that stemmed from the Great Recession has re-launched, designed to help homeowners experiencing COVID-related struggles.
Read More »Fitch Ratings: RMBS Market Faces Uncertainty
Some widespread developments and unknowns coming in 2021 reportedly could impact the volume of new deals.
Read More »Upcoming Event Features Experts in Single-Family Rental Investing
Technology, regional market analysis, understanding the cost-benefit behind buying properties, and property management—these are a few of the topics industry leaders will address at Five Star’s upcoming Single-Family Rental Summit.
Read More »FHFA Scorecard Prepares GSEs for ‘Ultimate’ Exits From Conservatorship
According to the agency, the 2021 Scorecard is an essential tool, which "aligns the 2019 Strategic Plan with the GSEs’ tactical priorities and operations."
Read More »White House Foreclosure Ban Extension to ‘Deliver Immediate Relief’
The move is a coordinated effort among the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Agriculture to "deliver immediate relief for American families bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis."
Read More »Low Supply, Rates Lead to ‘Fierce’ Competition
For the ninth consecutive month, more than half of all offers authored by Redfin real estate agents faced a competing bid, according to a monthly survey by Redfin. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting surge in remote labor, for many Americans, continues ...
Read More »The Week Ahead: Mortgage Servicing in Coming Months
DS News and Sourcepoint present an exclusive discussion of the ongoing impacts of forbearance, foreclosure moratoriums, and the future of mortgage servicing. Join experts from Firstsource Solutions, Flagstar Bank, Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Sourcepoint for this complimentary webinar.
Read More »Data Suggests Post-Forbearance Foreclosure Surge Is Unlikely
Researchers have determined two "strong lines of defense" when it comes to the level of loss homeowners could experience.
Read More »Decreased Delinquencies Only Tell ‘Part of the Story’
For the second consecutive quarter, homeowners' ability to make their mortgage payments improved, servicers report, but many face longer-term hardships.
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