Loss Mitigation

As the citizens of Puerto Rico continue to feel the impact of last year’s devastating storms, a new initiative aims to alleviate the community’s hardships.

US Bank VP and Assistant General Counsel Beth Northrop-Day discusses where default servicing is headed, the legal cases that could impact the industry, and how legal firms can best streamline their interactions with servicers.

A webinar explores directions the housing industry must take in light of recent wildfires in California.

We take a look at credit availability and how that affects default risk. How does current risk compare to the years before the housing bubble emerged and burst?

The tropical storm strengthened to a category 3 Hurricane Michael on Monday and is expected to hit the Florida panhandle as early as Wednesday. What will be the impact of this fast-moving storm on the residents in the area?

The risk to mortgages and delinquency increases in the months following a natural disaster can be substantial. What struggles do homeowners hit by disaster face?

A recent study took a look at how prepared the market is for the next mortgage crisis. Read how advancements technology, underwriting and quality control have impacted the market.

As part of the GSE conservatorship, the FHFA measures how effective Fannie and Freddie are at keeping delinquent borrowers in their homes. See what steps the GSEs took in the quarter to tackle delinquency and foreclosure.

Hurricane Florence left its mark on the Carolinas, but for the many residents who were uninsured, the rebuilding process will be a struggle. Find out how the hurricane's aftermath is impacting its victims.

The real estate industry reported a large increase in cyber crime and fraud last year, meaning more ways of fraud prevention are necessary. See how the Federal Trade Commission giving consumers the ability to freeze accounts for free may cut down on fraud.