According to CoreLogic, Hurricane Idalia could damage more than 800,000 homes along the Gulf Coast area of Florida with a reconstruction cost value of approximately $238.4 billion, as storm surge heights are anticipated to rise to more than 15-feet.
Read More »Danya Sawyer Named Interim CEO of Altisource Asset Management
Altisource Asset Management has announced the departure of CEO Jason A. Kopcak, to be replaced on an interim basis during the restructuring of its lending operations by former COO of Altisource’s Alternative Lending Group, Danya Sawyer.
Read More »CFPB Enters Into $2.7B Settlement With Credit Repair Firm
The nationwide conglomerate has agreed to a settlement with the CFPB for violating the Telemarketing Sales Rule by collecting illegal advance fees for credit repair services.
Read More »FCC Joins Forces With HUD on Affordable Internet Access
HUD furthers its commitment to ensuring that families have the necessary resources to thrive, as eligible households can now receive the financial assistance necessary to access affordable broadband resources.
Read More »HUD Awards $140M for Disaster Recovery in California, Alabama, and Georgia
To assist victims in federal disaster areas, HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge has allocated funds to help communities recover and build resilience after a series of natural disasters in early 2023.
Read More »Rep. Waters Expresses Concern Over AI Usage in Housing
In a letter to GAO Comptroller General Eugene Dodaro, Rep. Maxine Waters calls for an investigation into artificial intelligence and proptech in the housing space as a possible barrier to fair and affordable housing opportunities.
Read More »Bayview Launches New Insurance Asset Management Division
Bayview’s new insurance asset management business will be led by Chief Investment Officer Nancy Mueller Handal, who will bring her leadership in expanding Bayview beyond its traditional focus on corporate credit.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Preserving the Dream of Homeownership Webinar
Next week, the Five Star Institute and Brookstone Management will present a webinar discussing the topics of combating neighborhood blight, returning foreclosed properties to the market, and protecting property values. Tune in for in-depth insight and perspective from Brookstone, Fannie Mae, and U.S. Bank execs.
Read More »Fitch Spotlights RMBS Delinquency Trends, Borrower Assistance Impacts
According to the Fitch Ratings, loan portfolio delinquencies modestly improved for the fifth consecutive quarter. Click through to read the latest data and info on the impact of borrower assistance programs in Q1 2023.
Read More »HUD Announces Additional Funding to Assist Displaced Hawaii Wildfire Victims
The Department issues a $1.3 million grant to the state of Hawaii to support people experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness through HUD’s Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing program.
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