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A fire can be one of the worst days of a homeowner’s life—not only could it take years to recover emotionally from losing everything you own—it can be financially devastating, even after an insurance payout.  ValuePenguin, a data analysis company owned ...

Under the recently signed CARES Act, the FHFA Director notes that borrowers are "on the honor system" when it comes to taking advantage of loan forbearance programs.

Default servicing costs have skyrocketed over the past decade, leaving servicers lost in a jungle filled with compliance overhead, complicated investor rules, and unfair penalties. Editor’s Note: This feature appeared in the November issue of DS News.

More than a year after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, the island faces many challenges along the road to recovery. DS News spoke to industry leaders working to facilitate that process. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the November issue of DS News.

Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin has had quite a career before taking on his role in President Trump’s cabinet. Take a look at where he's been, and what could possibly be in his future in this Video Spotlight.

Like a tornado watch, CoreLogic's National Fraud Risk Index showing new highs doesn't necessarily mean there is more fraud, however it does mean the conditions are right for fraud to grow. Take a look at what the new fraud schemes are and what old scheme is returning in the Video Spotlight.

The number of people who struggle pay their mortgage or rent is increasing, according to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing. Watch how much here.

Senator Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) recently supported a law that was put into place offering veterans facing foreclosure a one-year moratorium under particular conditions, but the outpouring of encouragement from local veterans has moved him to consider drafting a new measure.

Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC appointed Ed Ciemny to lead its office in Oak Brook, Illinois, the company announced. As branch manager, Ciemny's focus will be on directing the company's growth in Northwest Illinois as well as providing expanded offerings and faster turn times to meet demand in the Chicagoland area. Before being named to take over the Oak Brook branch, Ciemny served as Midwest Sales Manager for Carrington.

James Weichert Jr., son of Weichert, Realtors president and founder Jim Weichert, is moving up in the family business, the company announced. Working alongside his father as co-president, James will be responsible for growing the firm’s business while providing its customers with “an exceptional, full-service experience through Weichert’s mortgage, title and insurance companies,” Weichert, Realtors said in a release.