Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc., the parent company for the Mr. Cooper brand, announced that Francis Lobo has joined the company as EVP, Chief Business & Product Officer and President of Cooper Labs. Lobo will oversee the organization’s digital strategy and product development.
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The servicer has announced three borrower outreach events designed to help families in the New York metropolitan area who are struggling to make their mortgage payments. Click through to learn more details about these events.
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According to the June 2018 National Apartment List Rent Report, the national rent index increased 0.4 percent month-over-month (MOM), which makes four months of rent increases in a row. Apartment List notes that this upswing in rent growth is consistent ...
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During the height of the housing crisis, approximately 30 percent of homeowners were in negative equity, owing more than what their homes were worth. A decade later, how have those numbers changed? Click through to read a recent report providing new insights into underwater mortgages.
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A new survey of more than 2,000 potential homebuyers reveals what people are looking for when it comes to their ideal place to live, and why the "vibe" of a neighborhood might be just as important as the home itself.
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Most Americans say they would move for their jobs, but only a minority of applicants actually apply for jobs outside their current metro. Those who do are often in the tech sector.
Read More »Breaking Down Consumer Debt Collection Complaints
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Read More »Wells Fargo Grants Support Sustainable Housing for Veterans
The Wells Fargo Housing Foundation awarded the grants as part of its third annual VeteranWINS grant program, supporting community-based nonprofits focused on addressing homelessness, rehab, and transitional housing for veterans.
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