In its latest report, the FHFA breaks down how the Fannie and Freddie have worked to help keep struggling homeowners get current and remain in their homes.
Read More »Spotlight on Fast-tracking Foreclosure
An expert takes a closer look at ways to expedite foreclosures for abandoned properties as well as the inconsistencies in the implementation of the process.
Read More »A New COO at Padgett Law
In his new role French will assume duties related to the day-to-day oversight and management of the firm’s operational activities associated with its creditors' rights’ legal practice.
Read More »LOGS Appoints Chief Revenue Officer
The LOGS Network announced the appointment of Jason Shapiro Esq. as Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, Shapiro will be responsible for the management and oversight of the national sales, marketing, and business development efforts for all LOGS Network law firms, ...
Read More »Why Are Consumer Default Rates Rising?
Here are the factors that have led to the rise in increasing default rates on first mortgages, according to a new report.
Read More »Debt-to-Income and Delinquencies
What is constraining debt-to-income ratios from returning to pre-crisis levels? The latest report on the Ability to Repay Rule from CFPB might have the answer.
Read More »Bendett & McHugh’s Garden on CMBA Board
Garden also serves as Chairperson of the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association's (CMBA) Marketing/Communications Committee.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Focus on Bankruptcy and Title Litigation
This week a complimentary webinar from the Legal League 100 will look at the latest cases impacting bankruptcy and title legal practice. Here’s what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »The Broad Impacts of Falling Home Prices
Home shoppers may find relief in falling home prices, but to a much broader group of people, falling prices spell trouble.
Read More »Reimagining Asset Disposition in Chapter 7 Bankruptcies
The current bankruptcy rules don’t help the servicer or the borrower get a good deal on their real estate assets. Ed Delgado, President and CEO of the Five Star Institute explains how a program like CWCOT can help in the sale of these properties.
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