When it comes to automation in the default servicing industry, here's why the future is now.
Read More »$29B in Claims Denied After Severe Storms
Over the last five years, nearly $30 billion in storm and disaster related claims were not paid out by insurers, a number expected to rise as climate-related disasters become more common.
Read More »Pace of Monthly Forbearance Exits Slows in May
The MBA reports that the share of U.S. loans in forbearance fell to 0.85% in May. However, the report cautious that pressure may be placed on those in workout options due to inflation and a rise in rates.
Read More »Maintaining REO Business During a Pandemic
The Federation of REO Certified Experts, Five Star Global’s agent/broker organization, recently held virtual regional Townhall Meetings to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on residential real estate listings.
Read More »A Focus on REO Performance
The FORCE Rally at the 16th Five Star Conference & Expo turned the spotlight on the best practices in REO strategies in the context of the current business environment.
Read More »Improving REO through Discussion
At the Five Star FORCE Rally this year, industry professionals discussed improvements of REO agent performance through lender- and servicer-driven education.
Read More »Your Pre-Foreclosure Crash Course
In this exclusive webinar presented by the Five Star Federation of REO Certified Experts (FORCE), dive into the best practices for loan modifications, short sales, initial occupancy inspections, squatters, cash-for-keys, deed-in-lieu, evictions, and lockouts. Your host is Jim Hastings, FORCE Advisory ...
Read More »Exploring Ethics in REO
On Thursday, February 15, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST, the Five Star FORCE (The Federation of REO Certified Experts) will host the “Ethics Matter” webinar. The presentation will focus on the value of ethics in real estate as ...
Read More »Valuations Are a FORCE to be Reckoned With
On Tuesday, January 30, the The Federation of REO Certified Experts (FORCE) presents a brand new webinar spotlighting the true value of broker price opinions, and how to use them to gain more business. The “Value of Valuations” webinar runs ...
Read More »Five Star President and CEO: Housing Microbubble Ahead
Five Star President and CEO Ed Delgado conducted the opening remarks at both the Federation of Certified REO Experts (FORCE) Rally and American Mortgage Diversity Council (AMDC) meeting Monday. According to Delgado, the U.S. is headed toward a housing microbubble.
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