The newest episode of DS5: Inside the Industry features exclusive interviews with Suzy Lindblom, COO for Planet Home Lending and a continuation of our discussion with ServiceMac CEO Robert Caruso.
Read More »Treasury, HUD Address Mortgage Servicer Liquidity
With many homeowners requesting forbearance, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin stated that the Treasury Department and the FHFA are working to keep markets functioning properly.
Read More »Unemployment Could Lead to Mortgage Forbearance Surge
A new white paper estimates that a projected unemployment rate of 15% could result in 3.5 million new mortgage delinquencies.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Economic Update From the Fed
Get updates on housing activity and economic conditions across the country. Also, this week's DS5: Inside the Industry episodes include insights from ACC Mortgage, FHFA, Planet Home Lending, and more.
Read More »Maintaining REO Business During a Pandemic
The Federation of REO Certified Experts, Five Star Global’s agent/broker organization, recently held virtual regional Townhall Meetings to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on residential real estate listings.
Read More »Unemployment Hits Housing Industry
As insured unemployment hits record levels, Redfin has announced that it will cut 7% of its staff due to decreased housing demand amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Read More »House Financial Services Committee Chair Calls for CRA Changes
In a letter to the OCC and the FDIC, Congresswoman Maxine Waters suggests suspending efforts to revise the Community Reinvestment Act and any "unrelated rulemakings."
Read More »Property Taxes Increased to Over $306.4B
According to a new report, the nationwide increase was the smallest in the last three years.
Read More »DS5: How Technology and the Fed are Assisting Servicers
In this episode of DS5: Inside the Industry, hear from Robert Caruso, Chief Executive Officer of ServiceMac, and Allen Price, SVP and Head of Sales for BSI Financial.
Read More »Analyzing California’s Response to Wildfire Insurance
A new report outlined what regulators and homeowners insurance providers need to know in the aftermath of California’s devastating wildfires.
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