The housing market in 2021 was nothing short of remarkable as it seemingly could not be stopped from rising; even the low points of the year were record breaking. As the economy restarted and began to shake off the pandemic cobwebs, people's habits began to change. Due to ...
Read More »Active Forbearance Numbers Continue to Fall
Mortgages that are in active forbearance plans continue to fall in December, led by portfolio held and privately securitized loans. According to Black Knight’s McDash Flash daily mortgage performance dataset, which covers more than 197 million home loans and home equity data on more than 27 ...
Read More »A Ticking Timebomb
While flood damage is estimated to increase by 61% over the next 30 years, rates of flood insurance coverage lag behind—a mounting threat for property owners. Natascha DeVries, VP, Account Management at ServiceLink National Flood examines this impact.
Read More »Empowering Call Centers in the Digital Age
Delivering a great customer experience has become more challenging than ever. Stephen Staid of Sourcepoint discusses how to empower call centers and associates with technology that ensures every borrower interaction is a positive one.
Read More »Bankruptcies Continue to Hover Near All-Time Lows
Data from the LegalShield Economic Stress Index reveals sharp decline in homebuilding and sales trends while consumers are feeling the effects of rising inflation.
Read More »Home Sales to Taper Off in 2022
A combination of increased inventory and rising rates will play a role in weakening the housing market over the next 12 months.
Read More »Advances in Title Tech Expedites Loss Mitigation Decisioning
DS News examines how breakthroughs in title technology are playing a vital role in the management of loans in default (Sponsored Content).
Read More »Federal Agencies Call on Mortgage Servicers to Ensure Borrower Protections
A new announcement from the CFPB and others stresses closer examination of mortgage servicer practices for compliance with pandemic-related homeowner mandates.
Read More »The Exchange: How Freddie Mac Is Working With Servicers
In this exclusive interview, DS News gains insights from Kevin Palmer, Freddie Mac’s SVP of Single-Family Portfolio Management.
Read More »More People Starting Their Homeowning Journey Online
A majority of modern homebuyers begin looking for homes online before contacting an agent, according to a report, but on-the-ground expertise and real-life interactions remain important.
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