Attorney Jamie Juster of McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce discusses a recent case where the borrower argued that their lender failed to comply with HUD regulations by not conducting a face-to-face meeting to discuss loss mitigation options prior to foreclosure.
Read More »Managing Today’s Tech Trends in Mortgage Servicing
MortgagePoint had the opportunity to chat with Gagan Sharma, Founder and CEO of BSI Financial Inc., to discuss the evolution of technology in the servicing space, as AI, machine learning, and other advances become more commonplace in the borrower experience.
Read More »FHFA, GSEs Examine Climate Impacts on Vulnerable Peoples
In 2022, the Federal Housing Finance Agency began collaborating with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to explore the intersection of climate change, housing finance, housing policy, and community development. Here’s what they found.
Read More »Cenlar Appoints Two New Execs
The addition of Jay Hackney as new VP of Transfer Ops and the promotion of Allyson Kiesel to VP of Issues and Enterprise Change Management are the latest moves to bolster the executive team of the mortgage subservicer.
Read More »Foreclosure Starts Rose in October, but Remain at Historically Low Levels
Despite the improvement in delinquencies, foreclosure starts rose to 33K in October, hitting their highest levels in 18 months.
Read More »Mortgage Balances, Delinquencies Up in Q3
Home equity could be ‘viable solution to ease debt pressures,’ experts say as mortgage balances nationwide grew in the third quarter according to TransUnion.
Read More »Can Mortgage Forbearance Help Stabilize the Economy?
Forbearance rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, but does it still have a place in today’s economy? Click through to read commentary from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.
Read More »Michael Greenbaum Takes Over as Property Preservation Executive Forum Chair
Get to know the new head of the PPEF, a group that brings together leadership from the nation’s largest property preservation companies to promote best practices in the field services industry and develop solutions for the challenges that face it.
Read More »Cenlar Appoints Five New Leaders
In a move to exemplify the best qualities of their company and workforce, Cenlar has named two new directors and three leaders in the upper echelons of its inner workings.
Read More »VA Issues Measure to Protect Vets From Foreclosure
A six-month pause in foreclosures will extend protections to at-risk veterans until its VA Servicing Purchase program is effective and available to provide assistance to VA borrowers in financial distress.
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