A new report looking at the rise of debt for Americans found that average annual personal debt among consumers is $38,000. And that’s not counting the debt from their home mortgage.
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 »Thriving in a Low-Delinquency Environment
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.
Read More »MGIC Hires VP of Corporate Development
In his new role, Michael Jacobson will lead the development of mortgage credit enhancement solutions at MGIC.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Spotlight on Disaster Preparedness
On Wednesday, a Disaster Preparedness Summit hosted by the Five Star Institute will focus on strategizing best practices for future disaster response. Here’s what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »What Servicers Have Learned from the Hurricanes of 2017
From better communication with borrowers before the hurricane season to quick action after a disaster, here are a few lessons that servicers learned after the disasters of 2017 and what they must prepare for as the 2018 hurricane season approaches.
Read More »Homeowners and the Buying Experience
Owning a home might be a major goal for most people, but a study found that they don’t have the same zeal for the buying process. Here’s why.
Read More »And the Best Age to Become a Homeowner Is …
A new survey found an optimistic answer to the question of when is it a good age to become a homeowner. But can young Americans reach this milestone?
Read More »NeighborWorks America Appoints New President and CEO
NeighborWorks America, recently announced the appointment of Marietta Rodriguez, as President and CEO of NeighborWorks America. Jeffrey Bryson, who served as interim President and CEO for the nonprofit since September 2017, will remain on board until August 17.
Read More »Is A ‘Generational Housing Bubble’ Taking Shape?
As baby boomers age and begin to exit the housing market, concerns arise in regards to who will take their place as homeowners, according to a Fannie Mae study. Here are the details.
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