In an effort to complement the initiatives outlined in the FHFA’s Strategic Plan: Fiscal Years 2022-2026, adjustments have been made based on initial research and findings to further promote equitable access to affordable and sustainable housing.
Read More »HUD Assisted Nearly Two Million U.S. Homeowners During the Pandemic
HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge has announced that more than 1.8 million FHA borrowers received a forbearance due to a hardship created or exacerbated by COVID-19.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Extends Covid Relief Policies
Two new announcements address the lingering effects of the pandemic on Ginnie Mae Issuer operations.
Read More »Don’t Wait for Regulations
Matthew Perez of FICS explains why mortgage servicers need to embrace non-English-language support now.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Forbearances Increase, Again
The MBA reports the performance of serviced loans nationwide remained relatively flat in November, despite the forbearance rate for Ginnie Mae loans increasing for the fourth straight month.
Read More »Analyzing Trends in the Appraisal Space
In the newest edition of MP5: Inside the Industry, Chuck Mureddu of SWBC Lending discusses the latest trends in the appraisal and valuation space, from advancements in technology to borrower disputes.
Read More »The Week Ahead: What Lies Ahead for Loss Mitigation
An upcoming Urban Institute event will spotlight loss mitigation tools and how they have kept borrowers in their homes while dealing with hardships.
Read More »Webinar Spotlight: Experts Discuss Servicing, Loss Mit, and More
Five Star gives thanks for the subject-matter experts who have headlined our 2022 lineup of webinars. Check out some of the recent highlights.
Read More »Case Study: Impact of Flood Risk on Property Values
“The above analysis clearly indicates a property in flood zones sells for less and appreciates slower over time than a similar property outside flood zones, given everything else is equal, in Miami,” according to CoreLogic's report.
Read More »Pace of Forbearance Exits Slows in September
The MBA reports that nationwide forbearance volume continues to drop, however the impact of Hurricane Ian may change that trend as servicers continue to report on the devastation from the storm.
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