Diving Deeper Into Housing Finance Reform
In the second part of a hearing by the Senate Banking Committee on the housing reform outline by Sen. Mike Crapo, experts gave insights into how the outline could be [...]
Fannie Mae Names Hugh R. Frater as CEO
The former Berkadia CEO has taken the reigns of the GSE, saying he will work to "transform the mortgage experience for our customers and partners." The post Fannie Mae Names [...]
Savings Clauses in Foreclosure
An overlooked topic in foreclosure law is the effect of savings clauses in loan documents. Here, legal experts discuss the importance of savings clauses, and how they can help, or [...]
The Fundamentals of Freddie Mac
A new report delves into the status of Freddie Mac's mortgage portfolio. Click through to read the latest on the GSE’s performance. The post The Fundamentals of Freddie Mac appeared [...]
If It’s a Buyer’s Market, Do the Homebuyers Know?
Even with all the talk of a “buyer’s market,” are would-be homeowners convinced as well? Find out what is driving homebuyer sentiment. The post If It’s a Buyer’s Market, Do [...]
Gateway Mortgage Announces New Chief Banking Officer
Gateway Mortgage Group, LLC, announced Joe Siegel as its Chief Banking Officer. In this role, Siegel is responsible for executive oversight of the company’s Commercial, Consumer, and Specialty Lending activities [...]
Openclose Schedules POS Launch
OpenClose, a loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage fintech provider, announced that it is has scheduled a May release for the official rollout of its digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) solution, [...]
The Obduskey Effect: Foreclosures, FDCPA, and the Supreme Court
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act’s definition of “debt collectors” has led to both extensive litigation and contradictory Circuit Court decisions. Codilis & Associates member Lauren Riddick dives into the [...]
The State of Homeowner Credit
Homeowners are feeling a high debt-to-income ratio, but according to recent data, not all is lost. Here’s how some of that pressure may be relieved. The post The State of [...]