A survey showed that though remote work has been an overall success, many industry professionals continue to consider human interaction critical to cultivating business relationships.
Read More »Servicers Keep Ahead of Potential Foreclosure Wave
The servicing industry is preparing for massive volume once foreclosure moratoria are lifted, and a recent DS News-hosted Webinar took a closer look at the past year and what lies ahead.
Read More »Forbearance Volume Continues to Slide
The share of loans in forbearance declined for the seventh consecutive week, with an overall nationwide economic recovery leading to a 40 basis point drop in forbearances over the past two weeks.
Read More »FHA Revises Standard Single-Family Servicing Policies
The updates streamline several standard operational requirements for mortgage servicers so that they can more quickly offer effective home retention options to borrowers in danger of foreclosure.
Read More »CFPB Issues Increased Eviction Protections
The CFPB’s new rule clarifies that tenants can hold debt collectors accountable for illegal evictions in light of the CDC’s eviction moratorium.
Read More »Swift Sales Further Deplete Inventory
Authors of a new market research report say record-fast sales equal a constantly thinner range of options for buyers to consider, far more competition, and more.
Read More »Number of GSE Loans in Forbearance Plans Dips Lower
With the number of loans in forbearance trending downward, the FHFA has reported 71,000-plus foreclosure prevention actions in January.
Read More »Next Stage of Economic Recovery Will Be ‘Unprecedented’
Economists say there are many uncertainties to consider when forecasting the country's fiscal rebound, especially within the housing sector.
Read More »Forbearance Volumes Steadily Decline
While new-plan starts remained near post-pandemic lows, researchers report an expected mid-month lull in overall improvement.
Read More »Storms, Holidays, and COVID-19 Shaped March Housing Metrics
Economists agree that an overall lack in inventory is limiting how much home sales can grow—that, and more, outlined in new housing market indicator reports.
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