Are the guidelines for the buyers of agency non-performing loans too strict or not strict enough? There are risks attached to both, which makes it necessary to find a balance between the two.
Read More »High Rents May Force Buyers Into the Market
The increasing cost of rental housing is prompting a larger number of consumers to go searching for a home to buy.
Read More »On the Fast Track at Last: Ohio Passes Foreclosure Bill
How will a bill that passed in the Ohio State Legislature cut down on the issues brought on by vacant and abandoned properties, and will the bill serve as a template for the rest of the nation?
Read More »Servicers Remain Aggressive with Outreach Efforts
With Treasury recently announcing the allocation of the final $2 billion in Hardest Hit Fund money and HAMP set to expire at the end of the year, servicers are ramping up their efforts to reach at-risk borrowers.
Read More »Where are the Most Stable Housing Markets?
Housing markets in metros all over the country are improving and many metros are making their way back to their benchmark ranges, according to an index from Freddie Mac.
Read More »Monitor to Chase: You’re Almost There
How much has Chase paid in consumer relief to fulfill the obligations under its $13 billion RMBS settlement?
Read More »OCC Frees Wells Fargo from Servicing Restrictions
The OCC terminated the servicing-related consent order against Wells Fargo, but at the same time issued a civil penalty to the bank.
Read More »Bank of America’s ‘Hustle’ Whistleblower Retains Reward
Bank of America's $1.27 billion penalty in the "Hustle" case has been overturned. Why does the former Countrywide exec who blew the whistle get to keep the reward money?
Read More »Short Supply Causing Faster Price Appreciation
Fewer homes for sale over the past year have driven prices up faster than expected.
Read More »Independent Review Finds Accusations Against Ocwen ‘Baseless’
What exactly did a year-long analysis of Ocwen's servicing operations from an independent consulting firm reveal?
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