The Housing Market Crash: A Retrospective
The lingering effects of the Great Recession on borrowing is most evident in the mortgage sector, according to a new report looking at the effect of the financial crisis on [...]
SunTrust Gets the All Clear from NMS Monitor
The Office of Mortgage Settlement Oversight, which was monitoring the bank for compliance has said that SunTrust has fulfilled its settlement obligations and that it's metrics compliance results are in [...]
10 Most Affordable Cities for Renters to Buy a Home
Despite asking prices going up, homeownership is not out of reach for renters, according to a recent study. They just have to know where to look. The post 10 Most [...]
Tackling Natural Disasters, One Borrower at a Time
From mobile response units to consumer education, here’s how mortgage lenders are reaching out to borrowers to help them cope with natural disasters and prepare for such eventualities. The post [...]
The New Refi Borrower Profile
A new analysis shows that the needs of homeowners who refinance in a rising rate environment is different from those that dominated the market during the refinance boom. Watch this [...]
Why Housing Worries Keep Americans Up at Night
A new study found that millions of homeowners are losing sleep because they are worried about being able to make rent or a mortgage payment. Here’s why. The post Why [...]
Fast-Track Foreclosures and Fighting Urban Blight
A nonprofit reviewed the laws on fast-track foreclosures that were passed by certain states in 2008 to determine their efficacy. Here’s what the study found. The post Fast-Track Foreclosures and [...]
Last Line of Defense: Claims Management
Claims Management serves as the last line of defense before ultimate gains or losses are realized on a default property; thus, perfecting a claims management strategy is critical to minimizing [...]
The West Coast Housing Market Over a Decade
The housing market in the west coast has seen huge price swings since 2008, when most of the region hit a trough after the housing market crash. See where home [...]