Not all investors are in it for the quick profit or fast foreclosure. Some want to help, too. Editor's note: this print feature originally appeared in the March issue of DS News.
Read More »Servicer Match-Up: A Comparison of MSR Values
Kroll Bond Rating Agency released an extensive report on mortgage servicing rights, giving a glimpse into the mortgage books of top servicers such as Wells Fargo, Citigroup, JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Ocwen.
Read More »Home Values Rising to Meet or Recover Previous Losses
Homes in 54 areas now meet or exceed their values in pre-crisis days. Other home values are approaching their former values.
Read More »Financial Banking is Going Digital
Millennials are leading the charge as financial banking is going digital and mobile security is concerning to consumers.
Read More »Nothing Lasts Forever: An Illinois Appellate Court Rules Truth in Lending Act Counterclaims to Debt Collection Actions Have a Statute of Limitations.
While there is generally a one- year statute of limitations for actions brought under the TILA, that statute of limitations may be extended indefinitely if the claim is brought as a counterclaim in recoupment or set-off to a debt collection action.
Read More »Industry Reacts to New HUD Secretary
We take a look at how the industry reacted to Ben Carson's new position as Secretary of HUD.
Read More »Fed Report Shows Stagnant Real Estate Market
The Beige Book reports that home prices are on a steady rise in most districts, though several districts note low inventories of existing homes. Lending activity stayed steady for the most part, with some slight increases.
Read More »Carson Secures HUD Secretary Position
After months of anticipation, Dr. Ben Carson was confirmed as the 17th U.S. Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Read More »Wells Fargo Wants More African American Homeowners
Wells Fargo looks to spur the demographic that was hardest hit during the housing crisis.
Read More »Caliber Acquires Banc of California Mortgage Division
Caliber Home Loans has purchased the home loan division of Banc of California, as well as the bank’s $3.8 billion in unpaid balances.
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