The disparity between men and women in leadership positions and compensation is one of the most pressing issues facing the financial services sector today. Ocwen shares how the company is making this issue a priority with their Ocwen Global Women’s Network.
Read More »The Single Refiling Rule Reconsidered
Most mortgage servicers and foreclosure practitioners are familiar with Illinois’ single refiling rule, which has been interpreted as permitting only one refiling of a claim, but it might be time to take another look. . .
Read More »Women in Housing List Recognized in MReport’s September Issue
Out of hundreds of nominations from across the mortgage industry, MReport—the sister publication of DS News—released its 2017 Women in Housing List, featuring a number of well-established female leaders that have made names for themselves and been recognized by their peers. ...
Read More »The Week Ahead: Senate Committee Vote on Comptroller of the Currency
Next Thursday, September 7, the Senate Banking Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will convene to hold an executive session to vote on the nominations of Joseph Otting to be Comptroller of the Currency, and the Honorable Randal Quarles to be member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and Vice Chairman for the supervision of the board of governors.
Read More »FCC: Do Not Call
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering creating a database made of reassigned numbers that companies and robocallers can use to prevent dialing ones no longer used by consumers who gave permission to receive these types of calls. Doing so, ...
Read More »Appraisal Institute CEO Announces Resignation
After 10 years of service, the Appraisal Institute recently accepted the resignation of CEO Frederick H. Grubbe, MBA, CAE, through their Board of Directors.
Read More »The 14th Annual Five Star Conference: Bringing Together Mortgage Professionals
The mortgage industry will soon convene at the 14th annual Five Star Conference and Expo beginning Monday, September 18th and continuing through Wednesday, September 20th at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas.
Read More »HUD Secretary on Harvey, Vacancies, and Criticism
Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson took part in an interview to discuss HUD’s response to Hurricane Harvey, the looming vacancies in his staff, and recent criticism of his department.
Read More »Keeping up with the CFPB
The Legal League 100 held an industry webinar Thursday afternoon to discuss changes in CFPB’s servicing rules. Three expert panelists joined the discussion to help ensure understanding and compliance.
Read More »Property Loss: Harvey vs. Katrina
The housing industry has begun to project the extent of home destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey, but how do the damage assessments compare to that of Hurricane Katrina?
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