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 »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 »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.
Read More »Five Star Institute to Honor Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy With 2023 Award
At this week’s Five Star Conference & Expo in Dallas, the Institute will name the 2023 winner of the Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy Award for leaving an indelible impact on the industry, and having a positive influence on homeownership.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Announces Social Bonds to Promote Broader Access
Ginne Mae has announced the launch of a “social bonds” label for single-family forward mortgage-backed securities supporting its mission-oriented work and spotlighting positive social impacts of its financing framework.
Read More »New Jersey, Illinois Have Largest Concentration of At-Risk Markets
According to ATTOM Data’s newest Special Housing Impact Report, it found that New Jersey and Ilinois had the highest concentrations of the most-at-risk markets in the country.
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