Here are the potential challenges that servicers are likely to face due to legislation that may affect their ability to adequately assess title on certain properties in Washington, D.C. Editor’s note: This feature originally appeared in the January issue of DS News.
Read More »Super-Priority Issues Linger in D.C.
Here’s how a ruling on condominium liens by the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia is affecting other similar cases. Editor’s Note: This article originally featured in the January issue of DS News, out now.
Read More »The “Meaningful Attorney Involvement” Standard
Here’s why law firms serving clients in the default industry must be familiar with cases addressing “meaningful attorney involvement.” Editor’s note: This feature originally appeared in the January issue of DS News, out now.
Read More »RESPA Damages Denied for Delinquent Mortgagor
An analysis of what constitutes “actual damages” for borrowers under RESPA gives insights into how borrowers making false claims under this Act are likely to face an uphill task. Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the January issue of DS News, out now.
Read More »Five Minutes With: Lola Oyewole, Ocwen Financial Corporation
Lola Oyewole has been at the forefront of fostering positive changes in diversity and inclusion not only at Ocwen but also for the industry. DS News spoke to her about some of the D&I initiatives at Ocwen and trends in this space.
Read More »ADA Implications for Servicer Websites
What measures can servicers take to avoid lawsuits associated with mortgage loans taken under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Read More »Traversing the Legal Tightrope
Financial services law firms are a critical partner for default servicers as they walk the regulatory tightrope. DS News talks to industry experts from this sector about the key legal hurdles facing default servicing in the year ahead.
Read More »Interpreting RESPA’s Regulation X
How can servicers succeed in legal cases that require an understanding of RESPA regulations to create a win-win for lenders and borrowers? Editor’s note: This feature originally appeared in the January issue of DS News, out now.
Read More »Counsel’s Corner – The Importance of Fiscal Discipline
Daniel Chilton, Partner, RAS Crane LLC tells DS News why cost management is a critical part of remaining competitive in today’s foreclosure environment.
Read More »The Housing Slump Blues
What does the latest data and analysis say 2019 will hold for the housing market?
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