The QM Patch isn’t helping borrowers or lenders, but without additional changes, its expiration won’t either.
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Here are the CAS bonds which received upgraded NAIC Designations in the 2019 filing year. CAS REMIC transactions are issued out of a bankruptcy remote trust, rather than as direct debt of Fannie Mae.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren proposed a plan to streamline the bankruptcy process for Americans.
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The needs of the American homebuyer are changings. Consumers seek faster response times, efficient processes, and technology that makes the overall homebuying process easier. Highlighting companies leading a wave of change, MReport is proud to launch the inaugural Top 25 ...
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Although Fair Debt Collection Practices Act language appears to be rather clear-cut, in law, shadows can often be created out of seemingly transparent passages.
Read More »Navigating Opportunity Zones Investment Regulation
On December 19, 2019, the IRS published final regulations on Opportunity Zones. Here are some of the key takeaways.
Read More »Mortgage Relief Scam Defendants to Pay $18.5M
The U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada found that the defendants’ practices violated the FTC Act and the Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rule.
Read More »Mortgage Debt Hits New Highs
According to new data, as of Q3 2019, mortgage debt is now above the 2008 high of $14.7 trillion.
Read More »HUD: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule ‘Ineffective’
Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson said fixing the rule will give local governments “flexibility” to create housing plans that fit their community.
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According to a new study, while most major U.S. cities are well-braced for a downturn, these two have fallen behind.
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