Semper Capitol, a independent investment management firm, believes that the Credit Risk Transfer market continues to be a compelling investment vehicle. Following the mortgage crisis, the Federal Housing Finance [...]

According to HUD Secretary Ben Carson, with “the right mindset,” many of the low-income citizens using his department’s services could cease to need them. Carson said as much in [...]

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has conducted its monthly interest rate survey for 4,437 loans closed during the last five business days in April across 17 lenders, and has [...]

HouseCanary has integrated their appraisal software into a mobile application. HouseCanary Appraiser now allows appraisers to use the software without relying on web browsers. Appraisers can write reports from [...]

One lawsuit has begat another in California. Ocwen Financial Corp. has alleged that the monitor appointed to review its business practices in the wake of a mortgage servicing settlement [...]

According to new data, home prices have hit a new peak, now reaching $272,000. Eight states and 15 metros also hit new price peaks this year. Washington has seen [...]

The Maryland legislature has passed House Bill 26 (HB26) that amends the foreclosure notice provisions contained in Maryland Real Property Article 7-105.2. The legislature in Annapolis also passed House [...]

Applying the U.S. Supreme Court’s Spokeo ruling one way to FDCPA claims and yet another way to RESPA claims, federal courts have loan servicers and litigants guessing as to [...]

As third-party vendors continue to be an extension of the servicer, it’s imperative that a servicer selects a lender-placed insurance vendor that operates as a partner. There are various [...]

As the technology conversation in the mortgage industry heats up, many companies are attempting to meet industry demands and adopt streamlined industry processes. Today’s companies are driven by creativity [...]