A summary of the mortgage industry during 2015 in one word is “TRID”; in two words, “TRID” and “Terror.” As 2016 commences, TRID may still be at the forefront of the industry, but perhaps for a different reason
Read More »Ask the Economist: Why Raise Rates Now?
Ask the Economist is an ongoing series in which DS News talks with an economist about the most pressing issues facing the nation's housing industry and the economy. This installment features Frank Nothaft, SVP and Chief Economist with CoreLogic.
Read More »Risk Sharing Transactions: Front End vs. Back End
This commentary features a discussion with Lindsey Johnson, President and Executive Director of U.S. Mortgage Insurers, on front-end risk sharing transactions with MI as opposed to back-end risk sharing transactions.
Read More »Third-Party Service Providers Progressing Despite Intense Regulatory Scrutiny
The last several years have been painful for many of the third-party service providers to the mortgage loan industry due to increased regulatory oversight, but performance has improved across all three audit categories.
Read More »Counsel’s Corner: Mortgage Professionals Lining Up for Defense Against TCPA
Counsel's Corner is an ongoing series in which DS News talks with default servicing attorneys around the country about the most pressing issues facing the default servicing industry. This installment features David Biderman, partner in Perkins Coie's San Francisco and Los Angeles offices.
Read More »Ask the Economist: What Effect Does a Dwindling Foreclosure Volume Have on the Housing Industry?
Ask the Economist is an ongoing series in which DS News talks with an economist about the most pressing issues facing the nation's housing industry and the economy. This installment features Nela Richardson, Chief Economist with Redfin.
Read More »Ask the Economist: The Fed Raising Rates Will Likely Not Immediately Affect Housing
Ask the Economist is an ongoing series in which DS News talks with an economist about the most pressing issues facing the nation's housing industry and the economy. This installment features Curt Long, Chief Economist with the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU).
Read More »Counsel’s Corner: Heavy Regulatory Burden Comes With Updated HMDA Rule
Counsel's Corner is an ongoing series in which DS News talks with default servicing attorneys around the country about the most pressing issues facing the default servicing and mortgage industries. This installment features Mike Flynn, partner in Goodwin Procter’s Financial Institutions Group.
Read More »Ask the Economist: Housing Industry Should Look Forward Instead of Focusing on ‘Recovery’
Ask the Economist is an ongoing series in which DS News talks with an economist about the most pressing issues facing the nation's housing industry and the economy. This installment features Mark Fleming, Chief Economist with First American Financial Corporation.
Read More »Ask the Economist: Consumers, Labor Market Improvements Have Built Momentum in Housing
Ask the Economist is an ongoing series in which DS News talks with an economist about the most pressing issues facing the nation's housing industry and the economy. This installment features Ataman Ozyildirim, Economist and Director, Business Cycles and Growth Research at The Conference Board.
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