“While loan portfolio delinquencies for Fitch-rated bank and non-bank servicers were stable for the third consecutive quarter, the impact of four consecutive quarters of new foreclosure filings post-moratoria is now being felt in new REO volume,” said Fitch Director Richard Koch.
Read More »FHFA Publishes Q3 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report
According to the FHFA’s Q3 2022 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report, the Enterprises completed 69,362 foreclosure prevention actions within the quarter, helping troubled homeowners nationwide to stay in their homes.
Read More »Foreclosure Activity Up Nearly 60% Year-Over-Year
However, Rick Sharga, EVP of Market Intelligence at ATTOM, notes that October foreclosure activity was still only “about 59% of pre-pandemic numbers." Click through to learn when he anticipates volumes to reach historically normal levels.
Read More »Snapshot: How GSE Programs Have Helped Homeowners Since 2008
The FHFA’s latest 2022 Foreclosure Prevention and Refinance Report breaks down Agency data ranging from foreclosures and REOs to forbearance and mortgage performance.
Read More »Providing Opportunities for Homeownership
Fannie Mae’s Jacob Williamson discusses how the GSE’s REO repair strategy focuses on innovative solutions to help support the repair and upkeep of properties nationwide.
Read More »Nationwide Foreclosure Starts Hit Pre-Pandemic Levels
ATTOM has released its August 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, revealing a total of 34,501 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings —default notices, scheduled auctions, or bank repossessions— up 14% from a month ago, and up 118% from a year ago. ...
Read More »Seizing the Moment With Servicing Automation
When it comes to automation in the default servicing industry, here's why the future is now.
Read More »Boosting Borrower Responsiveness in a Time of Crisis
Breaking down communication barriers during the loss mitigation process is key for any servicer. Amy Neumann of Flagstar discusses how to establish and maintain these vital lifelines with struggling borrowers.
Read More »Foreclosure Update: The “Slow, Steady Climb Back to Normal”
ATTOM has released the 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report for May, showing there were a total of 30,881 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings —default notices, scheduled auctions, or bank repossessions— up 1% from a month ago, but up 185% from ...
Read More »Who Is Bidding at Foreclosure Auctions?
Most foreclosure buyers are local community developers renovating and reselling to owner-occupants. Daren Blomquist of Auction.com examines this market segment and others taking part in home auctions nationwide.
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