The credit rating agency placed seven classes on Rating Watch Negative (and six related exchangeable notes) on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Read More »Mortgage Delinquencies Experience Historic Spike
The nationwide delinquency rate hit its highest single-month increase in history in April. What does this mean for the months ahead?
Read More »Helping Servicers Interact with Borrowers
Loancare President Dave Worrall spoke with DS News on how he is applying his time at Fannie Mae to the current COVID-19 situation, and how to interact with struggling borrowers.
Read More »Staying Safe From Cyber Attacks
With many now working from home, servicers can be vulnerable to cyber crime. A new whitepaper discuss how finanical instituions can protect themselves.
Read More »Do Forbearance Applicants Need Forbearance?
While 80% of applicants receive forbearance. how many of these homeowners actually need relief from their mortgage?
Read More »Predicting Homeowner Delinquency Risk
February marked the 26th consecutive month of falling annual overall delinquency rates, but as unemployment rises, economists predict a steady wave in the coming months.
Read More »OCC Finalizes Community Reinvestment Act Rule Changes
The final rule will increase bank CRA-related lending, investment, and services in low- and moderate-income communities. However, here's why some groups called the change a "dangerous distraction."
Read More »DS5: Embracing Diversity in the Mortgage Industry
This episode of DS5: Inside the Industry features Matthew Freeman, co-author of the book “Overcoming Bias”—which uses stories and exercises to help readers reflect on personal experiences and uncover how hidden biases are formed.
Read More »Fannie Mae Announces Additional Flexibilities
Additionally, the company announced a one-month extension to flexibilities that enable lenders to sell to Fannie Mae single-family loans currently in forbearance.
Read More »Update on CARES Act and Liquidity
The Federal Reserve and the Treasury delivered testimony before the Senate Banking Commitee on how the CARES Act is assisting lenders and servicers nationwide.
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