Forbearance Levels Improve, But Plan-Expirations Loom Large
Forbearance levels are looking better across the board as volume decreases for all types of mortgage loans, according to the weekly report from Black Knight. Keeping with the strong trend [...]
Borrowers Taking Advantage of More Lender Tech
A new study finds that tech is becoming more accepted by borrowers, and that lenders are keeping pace in terms of adoption of new advances to streamline the homebuying process. [...]
The Week Ahead: Servicers Brace for the Future
The mortgage servicing industry’s top thought leaders converge with government reps for a Legal League 100 virtual gathering tackling the hot-button issues impacting the marketplace. The post The Week Ahead: [...]
Calabria Discusses FHFA’s Living Will Rule
The Director says credible resolution plans ensure that, in a housing finance crisis, FHFA will be able to act quickly without exposing the financial system or taxpayers to additional risk. [...]
House Committee Addresses Lending Equality
Congressional markup sees up two pieces of legislation drafted to advance racial and gender equity, and provide fairness for LGBTQ+ persons in housing and lending. The post House Committee Addresses [...]
Mortgage Rates Retreat for Fourth Straight Week
Rates remain below the 3% mark as a slight uptick in apps proves more are jumping into the refi ring before an inevitable rise in the coming weeks. The post [...]
Shaky Economy Hasn’t Slowed Rise in Home Equity
The number of equity-rich homeowners continues to rise, but for the small percentage of underwater borrowers the risk of foreclosure looms doubly large, data analysts explain. The post Shaky Economy [...]
Supply Shortage to ‘Hold Strong in the Short Term’
While the near future looks grim for housing inventory, a new report reveals positive developments on the supply side for the first time since the pandemic began. The post Supply [...]
Mr. Cooper Names New Chief Diversity Officer
DEI leader Leonard McLaughlin tapped to advance inclusion efforts within Mr. Cooper in new role. The post Mr. Cooper Names New Chief Diversity Officer appeared first on DSNews. Source: DS [...]