In addition to the presentation of the annual awards, this year's ceremony also included a keynote from FHA Commissioner Julia R. Gordon and a panel featuring insights from a who's who of female industry executives.
Read More »Servicers Shine at Annual Five Star Conference
The Five Star Conference & Expo closed out with a lively discussion on the latest headwinds impacting the mortgage servicing space, featuring top mortgage servicing execs, economists, and government reps exchanging ideas on how to move the industry forward.
Read More »Kim Yowell Honored With Five Star’s Lifetime Achievement Award
At the annual Five Star Conference in Dallas, the 30-year industry trailblazer was recognized for her accomplishments in the mortgage finance space throughout her career.
Read More »Mortgage Industry Experts Focus on Property Preservation at Five Star Conference
Managers, owners, and agents alike met to discuss and inform attendees on the ins and outs of property preservation in today’s changing market at the 20th Five Star Conference & Expo in Dallas.
Read More »Survey: Banks Prioritize Compliance When Vetting Fintech Partners
As financial institutions evaluate their tech budgets, experts say concern about data security takes a front seat, as fintech firms must prioritize risk and compliance in today's marketplace.
Read More »FORCE Rally 2023: The Who’s Who of REO Agents
The annual gathering of the Federation of REO Certified Agents took place at the 20th Five Star Conference and Expo, exploring everything REO, including data-backed insights from Fannie Mae and a series of informative panels. As Rick Sharga, President & CEO of CJ Patrick Company put it, "If you want to stay ahead in the distressed/default industry, you need to keep moving upstream."
Read More »Regulatory Issues Take Center Stage at Five Star Conference
The Legal League held its Fall Servicer Summit in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the Five Star Conference in Dallas, spotlighting the latest regulatory developments, lawsuits, and emerging trends within the housing and mortgage space.
Read More »Property Owners Command Near-Record High Rents
Redfin reports that the average nationwide median rent has exceeded $2,000, but experts report indications of a decrease on the horizon.
Read More »First Round of ‘Climate Resilience’ Loan Recipients Announced
A new federal program is aimed at helping local governments carry out hazard mitigation projects in a major step toward protecting American infrastructure against disaster.
Read More »Forbearance Rate Edges Closer to Pre-Pandemic Levels
The MBA reports the share of mortgage loans in forbearance has fallen to 0.33% nationwide in August, just eight basis points shy of where the rate was in March 2020 at the outset of the pandemic.
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