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Read More »Federal Agencies Issue Statement on Loan Modifications
Federal financial institution regulatory agencies are encouraging financial institutions to work constructively with borrowers affected by COVID-19 and providing additional information regarding loan modifications.
Read More »House Financial Services Committee Preparing Foreclosure Halt
As part of a new COVID-19 relief package, the House Committee staff are also recommending a blanket ban on stock buybacks and a pause on any negative credit reporting.
Read More »The Price of Keeping People in Their Homes
New analysis looks at how much it would cost if nearly 12 million people need help paying their mortgages.
Read More »The Most At-Risk Housing Markets
According to a new report, counties in these states are most vulnerable to the economic impact of the coronavirus, with a high volume of underwater homes and high wages required to pay for major homeownership expenses.
Read More »Richard Corday On CFPB’s Relief Response
In a new white paper, the former CFPB Director outlined the steps he alleges the CFPB needs to be taking right now in the face of an economic crisis caused by the coronavirus.
Read More »DS5: FHFA Director Discusses Forbearance
In this episode of DS5: Inside the Industry, FHFA Director Dr. Mark A. Calabria discusses what regulators are doing to assist homeowners, lenders, and servicers, including the programs being offered to homeowners.
Read More »Ocwen Financial Addresses COVID-19 Concerns
The company is evaluating potential increases in servicer advance levels and servicing costs based on increased borrower delinquency levels, among other factors that could affect its liquidity and financial condition assessments.
Read More »Federal Reserve Announces Additional Relief Measures
Federal financial institution regulatory agencies and the state financial regulators issued a joint policy statement providing needed regulatory flexibility to enable mortgage servicers to work with struggling consumers.
Read More »Jamie Dimon: We’re Getting a ‘Bad Recession’
The JPMorgan Chase CEO expects the coronavirus crisis to include elements of financial strain similar to the 2008 downturn. Here's how the bank is weathering the crisis.
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