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David Wharton, Editor-in-Chief at the Five Star Institute, is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, where he received his B.A. in English and minored in Journalism. Wharton has nearly 20 years' experience in journalism and previously worked at Thomson Reuters, a multinational mass media and information firm, as Associate Content Editor, focusing on producing media content related to tax and accounting principles and government rules and regulations for accounting professionals. Wharton has an extensive and diversified portfolio of freelance material, with published contributions in both online and print media publications. He can be reached at [email protected].

Dyck-O’Neal, Inc. Celebrates 30th Anniversary

debt

Founded in 1988 as a debt recovery firm specializing in the nationwide resolution of commercial and consumer judgments, deficiencies, and charge-offs, today Texas-based Dyck-O’Neal purchases and services all types of performing, sub-performing, and non-performing loans.

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Kathy Kraninger’s BCFP Nom—Industry Reactions

President Trump recently nominated Kathy Kraninger, an associate director at the Office of Management and Budget, to succeed Mick Mulvaney as Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. With a week to let the news settle, how has the industry reacted to her nomination?

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Zombie Homes Webinar Addresses Abandoned Property Challenges

abandoned zombie home

On Thursday, DS News and Altisource presented a complimentary webinar delving into the servicing, legal, and property preservation challenges presented by vacant and abandoned “zombie homes.” Click through to learn more, and to access a recording of the event if you missed it.

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How Low Can Foreclosure Rates Go?

foreclosure

Foreclosure rates have continued to dwindle in recent months, and May was no exception. Click through to learn what milestone the national foreclosure rate crossed last month, and whether there are any changes on the horizon.

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Mortgage Servicing Industry Braces for Next Disaster

hurricane storm surge

With natural disasters causing more than $300 billion in damages last year, the industry is looking ahead to whatever comes next. This July, a Disaster Preparedness Summit will work to establish a game plan for responding swiftly and efficiently to future disasters.

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How Are Mortgages Performing in 2018?

mortgage loans performance

A new report from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency examines mortgage performance as of Q1 2018. Click through to learn more about current foreclosure rates, prevention actions, and other data crucial to the servicing landscape.

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