Commentary

Which disposition strategies can ensure that distressed assets return to owner-occupants in a faster, more streamlined manner?

A recent court ruling has provided a costly lesson to lenders on best practices related to loan defaults. Here’s what an expert had to say about the ruling.

The Great Recession, although now fading into history, was certainly devastating to financial markets in general and banking institutions specifically. However, the strategic response to the crisis by financial institutions, coupled with legislative initiatives that drastically altered the regulatory landscape, ...

While new technologies can help streamline and improve processes, implementation isn't always easy. Here are some of the primary challenges, and how servicers can address them.

What are the challenges facing real estate investors and operators in 2019? From natural disasters to price increases, here are the challenges on the road ahead.

Industry insiders discuss what the tax codes mean for real estate investors. What factors and challenges need to be considered?

Staying on top of property tax payments is critical for real estate investors. Here, a subject-matter expert provides insights into the critical factors that must be considered when ensuring properties are kept current.

Recent case law in Washington could have major implications for servicers attempting to foreclose on borrowers with bankruptcy in their past. Click through to read expert analysis.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act’s definition of “debt collectors” has led to both extensive litigation and contradictory Circuit Court decisions. Codilis & Associates member Lauren Riddick dives into the impact of the case, and discusses how the results may clear up some of these contradictions.

A recent court decision provides clarity for a long-gestating question about how lenders and servicers must handle foreclosure notices. Read expert commentary on the problem, the solution, and what it means moving forward.