Tim Neer, SVP and Director of Loan Servicing at Colonial Bank on the need to adopt the technology to an ever-changing landscape and utilizing the lessons learned during the crisis to prepare for the future. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the May issue of DS News, out now.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Making the Business Case for Diversity
On Wednesday, the American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) will present a complimentary webinar entitled "Making the Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion." Beginning at 3 p.m. ET, the webinar will explore how increasing inclusiveness contributes to the health of an organization ...
Read More »Examining Military and Veteran Homeownership
As the nation honors the legacy of our military, both those currently serving and those who served before, a newly released study examines trends among military homeownership. The National Association of REALTORS Research Group has released a new report entitled ...
Read More »Your Guide to Where Default Servicing Is Headed
What makes DSNews.com the Homepage of the Servicing Industry? Click the video above to learn what DS News has to offer, and why it’s your guide to where default servicing is headed. Whether it’s breaking news or commentary from ...
Read More »HomeServices Inc. Acquires Ebby Halliday Brand
Texas-based Ebby Halliday Real Estate Inc., announced that it is being acquired by HomeServices of America Inc. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. "The acquisition will include Ebby’s three real estate brands: Dallas-based Ebby Halliday, REALTORS and Dave ...
Read More »Trelix Adds Closing Services Solution
Trelix, a St. Louis-based provider of licensed fulfillment, quality control, and other due diligence products and services across the loan origination and securitization lifecycle, announced the launch of its closing services solution that helps mortgage lenders efficiently and properly execute ...
Read More »Guaranteed Rate Partners with DocMagic to Cut Closing Time
DocMagic, Inc., a California-based provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that retail mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate can now cut closing time by electronically signing mortgage closing documents in advance. Guaranteed Rate has branded the ...
Read More »Dodd-Frank Reform and Tenant Protections in Foreclosure
On Thursday, President Trump signed Senate Bill 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, into law. The bill, designed evolve and streamline regulations put in place by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, was passed by the House of ...
Read More »Untapped Urban Development Potential
Urban sprawl, by its very nature, means cities are forever expanding outward. Initially, their borders expand, and then eventually, as they bump up against those constraints, the challenge becomes figuring out ways to make the most use of the space ...
Read More »Best Markets for Single-Family Rental Investment
With rent prices increasing right alongside home prices in many markets, rental investment can pay serious dividends for those savvy enough to do their homework before they invest. But like the old adage goes, one critical element is “location, location, ...
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