Tag Archives: Crisis

According to new data, as of Q3 2019, mortgage debt is now above the 2008 high of $14.7 trillion.

Detroit is facing an increase in demand for affordable housing as the city continues to bounce back from the 2008 crash. How is the city dealing with its affordability crisis?

Natalya Vinokurova, Assistant Professor, at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania spoke to DS News on what she learned from her research on MBS and if the housing market is poised to deal with the next crisis. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the November issue of DS News.

The Department of Justice reached a settlement with HSBC over legacy claims on RMBS that were issued by the bank between 2005 and 2007. Here are the details of the settlement.

Has the housing market learned its lessons, or will it repeat the same mistakes it did during the last financial crisis? Experts discuss their concerns with the housing market since the boom and subsequent bust, outlining what they think we’ve learned—and what we haven’t.

A recent study took a look at how prepared the market is for the next mortgage crisis. Read how advancements technology, underwriting and quality control have impacted the market.

Courtney Thompson, Director, First VP, Default Servicing Operations, Flagstar Bank discusses streamlining communications with borrowers, navigating compliance and how Flagstar has evolved to thrive in a lower-delinquency environment. Editor's Note: This feature originally appeared in the July issue of DS News.