In this episode of DS5, Nathan Bossers, President of Boston National Title, and Jane Mason, CEO and Founder of Clarifire, discuss how they are working together to make the lives of servicers and originators easier.
Read More »D&I Directives: Celebrating Differences and Fostering Inclusivity
Timika Scott, SVP, US Bank, discusses how the mortgage industry can work to build and strengthen its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Read More »Layton Examines Implications of Record-High Pandemic Mortgage Profits
Don Layton, the current Senior Industry Fellow at the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University—and former CEO of Freddie Mac—released a new column on the policymaking implications of record-high mortgage origination profits during the pandemic he authored after the ...
Read More »Workforce Configuration to Meet Client Needs
As many pivoted during the pandemic managing their workforce, Steven Mowers of Claims Recovery Financial Services explains how CRFS met these challenges to craft a more diverse and inclusive culture.
Read More »After Initial Denial, Florida Court Authorizes Foreclosure on HELOC
Litigation Partner Adam Diaz discuses a recent Florida District Court of Appeals decision involving a family defaulting on their HELOC.
Read More »A Modest Suggestion for a New Era
Americans have a lot invested in residential real estate, about $12 Trillion by way of traditional first mortgages on single-family homes. While that number may be shocking, 70% of that debt has been financed by four government agencies Freddie Mac ...
Read More »Is Now the Time to Readdress Conforming Loan Limits?
The conforming loan limit reached $971,000 last year for high-priced areas, leading to concerns the government may be subsidizing loans for wealthy families unnecessarily. Former Freddie Mac CEO Don Layton takes a deeper dive into this issue.
Read More »Legal Insights: Bankruptcy Discharge Does Not Accelerate Entire Debt
Attorneys Laura Coughlin and T. Robert Finlay explain a recent ruling where a borrower’s bankruptcy discharge does not start the six-year statutory period for enforcing the entire debt.
Read More »The Impact of Pre-Foreclosure Notices
A recent case in New York, Bank of America v. Kessler, has challenged a long-standing pre-foreclosure statute. Attorneys Rich Haber and Brian P. Scibetta take a closer look at its impact on the foreclosure process.
Read More »Nearly Half of Americans Looking to Relocate for Financial Gain
Moving South may save you more money than you think, as states like Arkansas, Missouri and West Virginia remain affordable throughout the pandemic.
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