ATTOM's latest Residential Property Mortgage Origination Report showed purchase lending led the way in Q2, spiking nearly 30%, while overall refinance and home equity activity also rose after eight straight quarterly declines.
Read More »Highlighting Servicer Success and the Utilization of Loss Mitigation Technology
While nationwide home prices and average costs of living continue to rise, a new case study from Black Knight highlights servicer success using self-service loss mitigation technology to connect with and engage borrowers in times of financial distress.
Read More »Better Together: The Importance of a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce
Experts discuss the importance of D&I strategies in the workforce, in business, and throughout the mortgage industry, highlighting the strategies utilized to promote equity in the U.S. housing system for renters and homeowners nationwide.
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 »NAR Report Finds Fintech Apps Most Impactful Realtor Tools
The latest NAR Tech Survey revealed eSignature, Lockbox, and MLS apps/technology to be the three most effective technology tools for Realtors’ businesses, as nearly half of Realtors believe the metaverse will have a significant impact on real estate.
Read More »Ginnie Mae Extends Execution Date for Risk-Based Capital Requirement
Ginnie Mae President Alanna McCargo said, “As always, we are focused on working with our counterparties to manage risks and ensure continuity in serving the most underserved households through all economic cycles.”
Read More »CFPB Seeks to Expand Homebuyer Options
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is asking for public input on ways to spur new mortgage products that help households. The CFPB seeks insights on ways to improve mortgage refinances for homeowners who would benefit from refinancing, especially for ...
Read More »Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Expands to $2.3T
Ginnie Mae’s mortgage-backed securities outstanding portfolio grew for the 14th consecutive month in August, hitting $2.269 trillion, up from $2.248 trillion in July, and $2.119 trillion last year. This growth was fueled by steady new issuance of Ginnie Mae MBS ...
Read More »Sagent Announces Multi-Year Extension with Gateway First Bank
A new deal is predicted to accelerate community-focused growth in banking and mortgage by combining digital simplicity with smart human advice, as Sagent announced a multi-year servicing partnership extension with Gateway First Bank. "Gateway is the future of financial services because they have proven how community banking ...
Read More »The Servicer’s Guide to Mortgage Blockchain Disruption
Sagent’s Dan Sogorka looks at modernizing servicing technology and plotting out a new infrastructure to keep ahead of where consumer finance and capital markets are headed (Sponsored Content).
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