The OCC has issued its findings on the performance of first-lien mortgages in the federal banking system during Q2, as 97.3% of mortgages were found current and performing at the end of the quarter, compared to 97.6% in Q1.
Read More »Robert Howerton Named CIO of Dovenmuehle Mortgage
Former VP of Infrastructure at Mr. Cooper brings 20-plus years of experience to his new role as CIO, where he will manage, maintain, and expand the company’s IT infrastructure.
Read More »REO Forum Closes Out Successful 2023 Five Star Conference
Asset managers and industry stakeholders took part in a forum at the Five Star Conference & Expo in Dallas to discuss shifts in the REO marketplace, and how to overcome hurdles the industry may face in the coming months.
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 »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 »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 »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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