Foreclosure/Bankruptcy

The Five Star Institute, in partnership with SWBC, recently presented a webinar discussing a number of factors facing the U.S. economy and the current mortgage marketplace, and what’s in store for the industry for the remainder of 2023.

With millions of properties exposed to risks including wildfires, flooding, hurricanes, and earthquakes, the Federal Reserve Board is looking to ensure that financial institutions are appropriately managing all material risks related to climate change.

Foreclosure starts increased 4 % over April 2023, while completed foreclosures increased 38%.

In an upcoming webinar geared toward the REO market, a panel of experts will discuss the risks associated with squatters, and how to take the appropriate measures in addressing the problems they cause.

Dan Sogorka of Sagent explains how regulators pivot in times of crisis to maintain stability in the marketplace, bringing order to chaos and preventing systemic breakdowns.

Attorney Kathleen Achille looks at a recent Florida Second District Court of Appeals decision on residential properties constructed and sold after a declaration was recorded where the properties were not originally encumbered by a declaration.

A new white paper from Aspen Grove Solutions delves into how technology can reduce the risk of enforcement actions, consent orders, and curtailments for mortgage servicers in today’s marketplace. (Sponsored Content)

Mortgage loan subservicer promotes Keith Austin to the role of Director of Asset Management and Valuation Services, and Tristan Watson as new Director of Subservicing Pricing.

An upcoming Five Star Institute Webinar will feature a trio of experts discussing the impact of Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, a rule requiring financial institutions to collect and report data on small business loans.

According to CoreLogic, the nationwide delinquency rate dropped to 1.1%, the lowest level reported in 23 years, as the unemployment rate remains near an all-time low.