The first-ever ASC public hearing features experts from across the mortgage lending and appraisal industries delivering testimony on solutions, education, and awareness about valuation bias and fair housing.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Revises Requirements for Pooling Re-Performing Loans
With this new announcement, Ginnie Mae continues its commitment to issuers that maintain the strength and liquidity of the government mortgage market.
Read More »CoreLogic Names Selma Hepp Chief Economist
Serving in the Interim Chief Economist role since July 2022, CoreLogic promotes Selma Hepp to lead team producing insights to help industry stakeholders better navigate today’s real estate environment.
Read More »HUD Invests $5.5 Million in Hispanic-Serving Institutions
HUD’s support will help strengthen capacity and invest in innovative and actionable research for Hispanics to address issues regarding housing, economic development, and the built environment for underserved communities.
Read More »Report: Forbearances “Reach a Floor”
For the third consecutive month, the nation’s forbearance rate has remained relatively flat, with new forbearance requests and re-entries being reported at nearly the same pace as exits.
Read More »GSEs Update Single-Family Pricing Framework
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have changed their upfront fee structure to strengthen their safety and soundness by enhancing their ability to improve their capital position over time.
Read More »Nearly 17K Homes Were Within Path of Recent Southern Tornadoes
CoreLogic estimates that hail, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from a January 12 tornado outbreak inflicted an estimated $4.5 billion worth of damage to homes in the Southeastern portion of the nation.
Read More »The Role of Consumer Data in the Servicing Sector
An upcoming Five Star Institute webinar, in partnership with Sagent, will cover the consumer data risks that lenders, servicers and fintech firms will face throughout 2023, as well as what consumers can expect from engagement and a privacy/protection perspective.
Read More »Improving Tech Processes for Mortgage Servicers
An upcoming Five Star-led webinar will discuss how to expedite a mortgage servicing technology project, from approval to execution, in a 90-day timeframe.
Read More »HUD Makes Nearly $570M Available for Housing-Related Hazards
The Department has issued a new round of funding to protect children, families, and individuals from exposure to lead and other hazards in their homes.
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