The Fed is going to start chipping away at its balance sheet in the near future, but what sort of consequences—intended or otherwise—might that have on the mortgage industry?
Read More »Another Decision by Semantics
The Eleventh Appellate District Court issued a ruling on the duty to record mortgage and mortgage assignments recently. Read on to see the terms of the case, and the court’s decision.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Interview with NAR CEO
The National Association of Realtors recently announced their new CEO, Bob Goldberg, who will be participating in his first live interview. Take a look at what else is coming in the Week Ahead.
Read More »Stretching the Dollar
It’s important to find a job that is both rewarding and in an area buyers enjoy—but what about being in an area that will produce the most income? Take a look at what state came out on top for discretionary income.
Read More »Continuing the Legacy
A Grammy, an Oscar, a Tony—every industry has its own representation of success, and the mortgage industry is no different. Since 2006, only 14 executives have received Five Star Lifetime Achievement Award. On September 19, another prestigious name will join the ranks.
Read More »What’s in Store for MBS?
The Fed intends on reducing its balance sheet, and considering it owns a quarter of a total $6.86 trillion in the mortgage-back security market, what could be the potential risks? Find out in this Video Spotlight.
Read More »What’s Keeping Foreclosures at Bay?
Properties that would have been foreclosures are not even making it to the courts. So, what has driven foreclosure actions downward for the first time in years?
Read More »Homeownership: Not Just for the Wealthy
Low-income households have struggled for many years to obtain the American Dream of homeownership, however that’s beginning to change. Take a look at what may be fueling the transition.
Read More »Bucking Stereotypes
Hard winds of change create turbulent waters. For law firms in the mortgage lending and servicing industry, the recent past has been a demanding era of intensive, costly regulation and auditing requirements—and an ongoing series of high-velocity legal battles from ...
Read More »What companies are merging, who’s moving up, and who’s moving on? See some industry highlights in The Industry Pulse.
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