Foreclosure

This September, DS News’ sister publication, MReport, will honor housing’s top females in its Women of Impact list, which will be featured in a special Women in Housing issue.

Delinquency rates in both early and late stages continue to decline, but how long is this trend expected to last? While all good things must come to an end, when it comes to mortgage delinquencies, soon isn’t on the radar.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently announced a new group of advisory board members, including one member of the servicing community. Will he bring a much-needed voice to the CFPB, or will the bureau remain static in its regulations?

Overall, the number of underwater borrowers is down in the U.S., but a report released today reveals something interesting: those remaining underwater mortgages are largely concentrated in certain price tiers and geographic areas. What three cities claim the most?

In some states, certain types of foreclosure can eradicate first Deed of Trust, leaving lenders and borrows out to dry. In one state, these foreclosures are becoming increasingly popular, and the courts can’t seem to take a side.

A fast-track foreclosure option will become available in October, but the criteria, risks and potential pitfalls should be reviewed to improve chances of success.

2015 brought requirements to appraiser trainee programs that were devastating to the industry. Two years later, could a reversal be on the horizon?

With the real estate landscape constantly changing, we spoke with Keith Guenther and the USRES team to get their playbook of customer service commandments culled from 25 years in an up-and-down industry. This article was originally featured in the July print edition of DS News.

The Fed increased the frequency of its interest rate increases this year while also recently announcing detailed plans for reducing its holdings of securities accumulated during the financial crisis, an issue of particular interest among lawmakers. Will we hear more about this in the Monetary Policy Report? See what's going on in the week ahead.

The overall rate of default in the U.S. has hit its lowest point in five months, but not every product is seeing a drop. Which ones are experiencing steep declines and which are on the rise? Read on to find out.