Repayment activity ticked upward at the end of 2019, indicating a “flattening effect on refinance activity,” a new report indicated.
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A new study takes a closer look at which groups tend to participate in post-foreclosure sales, and how socioeconomic factors come into play.
Read More »Start Spreading the News: NY Mortgage Servicers’ Compliance Deadline
In a state with some of the highest foreclosure and delinquency rates in the country, many of the changes made through the state's "Final Rule" involve foreclosure and default practices.
Read More »Foreclosure Trends, State by State
A few states are leading the nation in REO volume, while these cities experienced significant increases in foreclosures a new report found.
Read More »When the Gavel Falls After Foreclosure Sales
Here’s what attorneys and servicers need to know about In re Russell’s implications for debtor’s right to cure after a foreclosure sale.
Read More »The Industry Pulse: Two Law Firms Merge
In this Industry Pulse, get the latest on the merger between SHD Legal Group P.A. and Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC , as well as the LERETA's new CTO and improved tech at Avanta Risk Management.
Read More »Detroit Expands Efforts to Prevent Property Tax Instigated Foreclosures
The main change to the program is that it will now offer a property tax exemption to homeowners within certain income thresholds.
Read More »U.S. Court: No Lender Property Preservation Duty Following Default
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has affirmed in a recent ruling that a lender has no duty to safeguard a property following a default. Here's why.
Read More »The Art of Trial Witness Preparation
Witness preparation may be the most important step to ensure the case is properly presented. There are several steps a witness can take to be well prepared to give testimony. Editor’s note: This feature originally appeared in the January issue of DS News, out now.
Read More »New York Gov. Signs Foreclosure Protection Bill
The bill aims to give defendants more leeway to bring up the defense of “standing” in foreclosure court.
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