Travis McGee of ECI Software Solutions details why tech-savvy technicians are critical when it comes to prepping foreclosed homes.
Read More »Existing-Home Sales Experience Slight Dip in December
A new report from the National Association of Realtors revealed home sales waned nearly 2% from November and 34% from one year ago, while the median existing-home sales price climbed 2.3% from the previous year.
Read More »HUD to Adjust Affirmatively Further Fair Housing Rules
The rule expands upon HUD’s previous policy, implementing opportunities for transparency and accountability while bolstering economic equity for American families.
Read More »GSEs Update Single-Family Pricing Framework
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have changed their upfront fee structure to strengthen their safety and soundness by enhancing their ability to improve their capital position over time.
Read More »Nearly 17K Homes Were Within Path of Recent Southern Tornadoes
CoreLogic estimates that hail, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from a January 12 tornado outbreak inflicted an estimated $4.5 billion worth of damage to homes in the Southeastern portion of the nation.
Read More »Don’t Wait for Regulations
Matthew Perez of FICS explains why mortgage servicers need to embrace non-English-language support now.
Read More »Did You Ever Wonder What It Takes to Enjoin a Foreclosure Sale?
Attorney T. Robert Finlay explains what mortgage lenders and servicers should know about TROs and Injunctions.
Read More »Rent Rises Faster Than Home Prices; Still More Affordable Option
This news comes even as rents have risen faster than home prices over the last year in about half of the country.
Read More »Serious Delinquency Rates for FHA/VA Loans Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
According to a new CoreLogic report, new data shows conventional serious delinquency rates remain lower than pre-pandemic levels, even as rates for FHA and VA loans continue to inch upward.
Read More »The Role of Consumer Data in the Servicing Sector
An upcoming Five Star Institute webinar, in partnership with Sagent, will cover the consumer data risks that lenders, servicers and fintech firms will face throughout 2023, as well as what consumers can expect from engagement and a privacy/protection perspective.
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