The probability of default in a mortgage loan increased in the first quarter of 2018 compared with 2017, according to recent data. Click through to learn what factors are responsible for the rise in default risk.
Read More »Four Direct Ways to Impact Housing Affordability
This year, proposals have begun making their way to Congress aimed at helping ease the tight supply and rising prices that are preventing many—particularly low-income Americans—from finding affordable housing. However, Jenny Schuetz, a David M. Rubenstein Fellow at the Metropolitan ...
Read More »Court Rules in Favor of Weltman in BCFP Case
The firm has prevailed in the lawsuit brought against it by the BCFP with the court ruling in favor of Weltman and confirming that the BCFP's lawsuit lacked merit.
Read More »CRFS Expands Service Offerings
The additional offerings complement CRFS' claims processing solutions platform, allowing clients to choose from a comprehensive menu of Consulting services based on their unique business needs.
Read More »The Road Ahead for Legal League 100
As leadership of the Legal League 100 passes to a new Chair in the form of Roy Diaz, he and departing chair Neil Sherman discuss past accomplishments and future goals of the association with DS News. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the July issue of DS News, out now.
Read More »A Decade Unlike Any Other
DS News takes a retrospective look at the lessons learned over the last 10 years and a look at what lies ahead. Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in the July issue of DS News, out now.
Read More »The Headwinds Worrying Servicers
As servicers struggle with rising costs and finding right partnerships, here are some solutions that can help them mitigate these and other challenges for sustained success in 2018.
Read More »Delinquencies Increase in Hurricane Impacted States
The states impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria continue to see a rise in serious delinquencies a year later, according to a report. Here are the details.
Read More »Rental Payment History vs. Mortgage Delinquency Risk
Rental payment history is indicative of future mortgage loan performance and should be considered when individuals apply for mortgage loans, according to new research from the Urban Institute. “Access to mortgage credit remains overly tight in part because we are ...
Read More »Connecting Homebuyers to REO Properties
James Vinci, VP, and CTO, Equator spoke to DS News on how technology can help to make the buying and selling of default property an easier option for all stakeholders.
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