Overall mortgage performance was on the upswing in the first quarter of 2023, as the OCC reported banks serviced approximately 12 million first-lien residential mortgage loans with $2.7 trillion in unpaid principal balances—representing 22% of all residential mortgage debt outstanding nationwide.
Read More »GSE REO Inventory on the Rise in Q1
In addition, a new report notes that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac completed 58,268 foreclosure prevention actions in Q1 2023. Click through to read the other data from the GSEs’ Q1 2023 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report.
Read More »Sen. Warren Reintroduces Bipartisan Military Housing Readiness Council Act
The bipartisan measure would provide a platform for oversight and accountability of privatized military housing to give military families a voice, and bring together experts to ensure military families have the safe housing they deserve.
Read More »Gearing Up for the Next REO Boom
An upcoming webinar presented by the Five Star Institute and the National REO Brokers Association will examine how prepared the REO industry truly is for a bump in activity, and how to brace your business for a jump in volume.
Read More »PMI Assists One Million-Plus in the Purchase or Refi Homes in 2022
A new study from USMI has found that in 2022, Texas, Florida, California, Illinois, and Ohio ranked as the top states for mortgage financing with private mortgage insurance.
Read More »FHA Raises Threshold on Standard Underwriting Eligibility for Large Multifamily Loans
Change by the FHA facilitates greater flexibility for lenders when underwriting multifamily transactions up to $120 million, marking the first increase in the threshold since 2014.
Read More »Home Investor Sentiment Remains Positive
As the nationwide housing shortage continues, an analysis of data from New Western has found that 80% of surveyed investors are selling homes at or above the asking price after renovating the properties.
Read More »Seeking Balance in Housing Affordability and Climate Change
A new report focusing on the state of Massachusetts has found that the Commonwealth must take measures to curb its housing affordability crisis, while simultaneously counteracting climate change, to create eco-friendly homes without pricing out the next generation of homebuyers.
Read More »CFPB Fines Firm for Illegally Processing Unauthorized Mortgage Payments
The Bureau has issued a consent order against ACI, who will pay a $25 million penalty for practices that negatively impacted nearly 500,000 homeowners.
Read More »CMG Financial Names Courtney Thompson EVP, Head of Servicing
Former Sagent and Flagstar executive brings nearly 20 years of industry experience to her new servicing role in building long-term trust with CMG’s clients.
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