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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].

Embrace Home Loans & Finicity Streamline Borrower Approvals

GSE loans

Embrace Home Loans, a growing, digitally focused mortgage lender, announced that its borrowers can now rapidly verify assets through a digital experience, eliminating the need for borrowers to print, copy, and email paper bank statements, thereby reducing the process to secure a mortgage by up to a week or more.

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State Supreme Court Issues Foreclosure Ruling

foreclosure and claim preclusion

A recent ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court clarifies the rules regarding further foreclosure actions after an initial attempt has been dismissed by the courts. What potential implications does this case hold for the industry at large?

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Home Equity Soars, But How High?

home equity

A new report explores equity gains among U.S. homeowners between the first quarters of 2017 and 2018. How do all those numbers break down, and what does it mean for the housing market?

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CFPB vs. PHH—An Unexpected Conclusion

gavel

A years-long legal battle between the Bureau and PHH centered on accusations of illegal kickbacks. Read on to find out why the Bureau decided to drop the case, and what this means for the lender and servicer.

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Nationstar Taps New Chief Business & Product Officer

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc., the parent company for the Mr. Cooper brand, announced that Francis Lobo has joined the company as EVP, Chief Business & Product Officer and President of Cooper Labs. Lobo will oversee the organization’s digital strategy and product development.

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