Credit scores alone are not enough to determine the likelihood of mortgage default. Here's how multiple factors complicate default risk, and which metrics can serve as the best early warning signs.
Read More »Judge Hands Down Verdict in PennyMac Default Case
In a recent case, Myles v. Pennymac Loan Services, LLC, a court ruled that default has no impact on assignment. Here's why.
Read More »First-Time Mortgage Default Rates Going Against Trends
While default rates are low overall, why are first-time mortgage defaults rising? Click through to learn more.
Read More »October’s Foreclosure Volume High Point
Foreclosure activity is trending toward seasonal highs, but some states are running counter to national trends.
Read More »Flagstar SVP: Low Volume “Tension”
According to Courtney Thompson, SVP, Director of Default Servicing Operations, one of the biggest challenges in servicing right now is volume. In this Video Spotlight, find out how the low-volume environment is "creating a tension," and more.
Read More »Tax Foreclosures Under Scrutiny
The Michigan Supreme Court is being urged by critics to halt a state law that allows counties to “profit” from the sale of foreclosed properties. Click through to learn the whole story.
Read More »Are Loans Originated by GSEs Less Likely to Default?
A new report looks at mortgages originated by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what factors could lead to an increase in default risk.
Read More »Default Rates Inching Upward Across the Board
S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices found changes in several default types, including mortgage defaults.
Read More »REO Activity’s Ups and Downs
Foreclosure activity has continued to decline, but these markets are bucking national REO trends.
Read More »Counsel’s Corner: Assisting At-Risk Borrowers
Heather Rogers, Managing Partner, Davidson Fink LLP, spoke to DS News on how the industry is impacted by the drop in foreclosures, what natural disasters have done to the market, and how she plans to move forward as the firm’s newest Managing Partner.
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