The Only Constant is Change
Editor's note: This story originally appeared in the December edition of DSNews, out now. It was Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus who determined “there is nothing permanent except change.” It’s hard to believe Heraclitus could imagine just how much things would change more than 2,500 years later, but his [...]
Reasons for Optimism Despite Increased Delinquencies
CoreLogic releases monthly reports on delinquencies and loan performance for U.S. mortgages. The company on Tuesday published data covering September 2020, which show that, nationwide, 6.3% of mortgages are 30-plus [...]
MBS Represent ‘Strong Source of Capital’ for Homeowners
Ginnie Mae on Tuesday announced that mortgage-backed securities (MBS) have continuously been a "strong source of capital for America's homeowners." The company, which funds government-backed loans, reports more than $76.2 [...]
The Long Road Ahead for Default Servicing
Editor's note: This story originally appeared in the December edition of DSNews, out now. When COVID-19 reached and spread across U.S. soil, it shocked every sector of American industry. The default [...]
Payment-Market Evolution Explained
Although like many sectors, it has faced challenges related to COVID-19, the payments market is quickly evolving, according to industry insiders. Marius Galdikas, CEO at ConnectPay, a fintech bank, notes [...]
How Foreclosure ‘Wave’ Could Impact Housing Shortage
Foreclosure moratoria and forbearance programs eventually will come to an end, which could result in a foreclosure surge, say sources at Redfin. With a few factors at play, any such [...]
DS5: Industry Leaders and Policymakers Confront Housing Challenges
The latest episode of DS5: Inside the Industry, includes an interview with Tim Rood, Head of Government & Industry Relations at SitusAMC. He will discuss potential housing market risks in [...]
Home Purchase Sentiment Down After Hitting ‘Peak’
Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) this month reported a 1.7 point decline in home-purchase sentiment following three consecutive months of increases, the researchers said. The HPSI stands at [...]
The Week Ahead: The Impact of the 2020 Wildfires
The property data analysts at CoreLogic host a complimentary webinar Tuesday, December 8, at 11 a.m. CT, entitled, "A Horizon on Fire: Where Do We Go From Here?" Organizers, noting [...]