The MBA reports the share of mortgage loans in forbearance has fallen to 0.33% nationwide in August, just eight basis points shy of where the rate was in March 2020 at the outset of the pandemic.
Read More »Five Star Institute to Honor Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy With 2023 Award
At this week’s Five Star Conference & Expo in Dallas, the Institute will name the 2023 winner of the Laurie A. Maggiano Legacy Award for leaving an indelible impact on the industry, and having a positive influence on homeownership.
Read More »Mortgage Industry Reps Encouraging Change on Society
Five finalists have been nominated for the Five Star Institute’s Corporate Social Responsibility Award, execs who are driving charitable initiatives, and will be honored at the upcoming Women in Housing Awards in Dallas.
Read More »Honoring Women Fostering the Expansion of Homeownership
The Five Star Institute will recognize the achievements of remarkable businesswomen working to expand homeownership, especially for first-time homeowners, with its Keys in Hand Award, part of the upcoming 12th Annual Women in Housing Leadership Awards event.
Read More »Central Bank Agrees to Six-Year Partnership With Sagent
New deal enables Midwest-based community bank to offer real-time mortgage servicing through Sagent’s configurable tech offerings to adapt to evolving customer and regulatory requirements in real-time.
Read More »Success for Servicers: Federal Summary Judgment Standard in Florida
Attorney R. Keith Ustler explains how a new Florida summary judgment standard makes a summary judgment motion an essential step in any litigation.
Read More »Rising Foreclosure Starts: Navigating The Challenges And Leveraging Innovative Solutions
While the need for more staff increases during a rise in foreclosure starts, during quieter times, it becomes economically unviable to maintain a large staff. Travis Britsch discusses how unpredictable variability poses a daunting challenge for trustees and attorneys.
Read More »Recognizing the Industry’s Trailblazing Women Leaders
Meet this year’s Leadership Award nominees—a group of female leaders who have built diverse, high-performing teams; developed business solutions that impact homeownership across the industry and nation; and worked to empower and promote women in leadership positions.
Read More »Capitol Hill Shines the Spotlight on Property Insurance
The Senate Banking Committee recently hosted a hearing discussing competition in the property insurance marketplace and the role climate change is playing on policy holders’ premiums.
Read More »Examining QC Trends in the Mortgage Servicing Space
In an analysis of the top quality control issues found in the mortgage servicing marketplace, missing bankruptcy notices and proof of claims documentation topped the list, with a wave of delinquencies and borrowers seeking bankruptcy court protection creating new levels of demand.
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