An upcoming DS News-hosted webinar will discuss concerns and solutions that servicers have about ensuring a smooth transition for homeowners soon exiting their forbearance plans.
Read More »Fannie Mae: Property Preservation Strategies Amid COVID-19
Speaking at this week’s virtual 2020 National Property Preservation Conference, Jacob Williamson, VP for Single-Family Collateral Risk Management at Fannie Mae, offered insight into how the housing finance company has managed property preservation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. When COVID-19 shelter-in-place protocols were introduced this year, vendors and servicers maintaining properties faced major challenges. “We've observed ...
Read More »Benefits of Updates to CWCOT Program
Auction.com provided information on how the new regulations will benefit property preservation companies and help grow CWCOT to more than 90%.
Read More »DS5: Challenges in Property Preservation
In this edition of DS5: Inside the industry, Michael Greenbaum, COO of Safeguard Properties; Jim Pike, who is the VP of Operations for Xome; Denia Ray, the SVP of MSI, an Insight One Solutions company; and Timika Scott, the SVP of U.S. Bank discuss the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More »IMS Datawise Launches Upkeep
Upkeep connects companies with vendors in an online marketplace.
Read More »Industry Groups Applaud FHA CWCOT Changes
As the public comment period came to a close, the NMSA joined the MBA and Housing Policy Council to express support for FHA’s adjustments to the Claims Without Conveyance of Title program.
Read More »The Inside Track on FHA Property Preservation
Industry leaders from Altisource, Flagstar Bank, Freedom Mortgage, and ISN Corp., come together for DS News’ next webinar, Holding Down the Fort.
Read More »FEMA Funding $2M Wildfire Mitigation Program in California
With mortgage delinquencies slow to recover following disaster, FEMA and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is attempting to prevent disaster before it happens.
Read More »Redefining Property Preservation Contract Work
The gig economy is forcing the industry to reexamine traditional definitions and regulations about independent contractors.
Read More »Trends, Challenges Facing Property Preservation in 2020
Caroline Reaves, CEO, Mortgage Contracting Services told DS News, the industry is looking for ways to “leverage our technology” as property preservation faces more regulation.
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