CFPB has drawn up a policy statement that provides an analytical framework to assist federal and state agencies in holding companies accountable when in violation of the law.
Read More »OCC Report Outlines Decline in Q4 First Lien Mortgage Performance
The OCC’s latest Mortgage Metrics Report found that mortgage servicers nationwide initiated 9,166 new foreclosures in the fourth quarter of 2022, a decrease from Q3’s totals but a higher volume than recorded in Q4 2021.
Read More »Foreclosure Sales and Untimely Loan Modification Applications
Attorney T. Robert Finlay of Wright, Finlay & Zak, LLP delves into the state of California’s Homeowner Bill of Rights, and recent instances where protections against dual tracking came into play.
Read More »Cornerstone Launches Subervicing Division
In its mission to deliver service for the life of each loan and beyond, Cornerstone has established its mortgage subservicing business to empower smart homeownership and sustainable growth for its clients.
Read More »Cenlar Promotes Six to New Roles
Mortgage loan subservicer promotes six from within, including Rene Gonzales to Chief Technology Officer.
Read More »Share of Delinquent Mortgages Drops, But Foreclosure Rate Creeps Upward
CoreLogic reports that the share of home loans in delinquency continues to dip nationwide, down from a high of 7.3% in the spring of 2020, and down by 0.5 percentage points from January 2022.
Read More »Overall Mortgage Delinquencies Up 36K in February
According to Black Knight’s “First Look” at February 2023 data, the spike was “driven by a nearly 65K increase in those just a single payment behind.” Click through to see what the data looks like for prepayments, foreclosure starts, and more.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Maximizing Vendor Relationships
The Five Star Institute, in partnership with Boston National Title, will present the latest in its Webinar Series, focusing on vendor products, performance, and pricing in a post-pandemic world.
Read More »BSI Financial Services Taps Harold Lewis as President and COO
Former President and COO of Mr. Cooper and C-suite executive tapped to lead the management of all operational aspects for the mortgage servicer.
Read More »Forbearance Rate Falls Across All Investor Types in February
The MBA reports that servicers’ portfolio volume in February dropped four basis points to 0.60% month-over-month, as approximately 300,000 homeowners nationwide remain in forbearance plans.
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