Extending Foreclosure Protections for Homeowners
The Rhode Island legislature has voted to extend a law that requires mediation between mortgage lenders and homeowners before a foreclosure can be completed. Click through to learn more about [...]
The Ongoing Struggle of Pending Home Sales
A fast-moving competitive market didn’t help pending home sales that came in at the second-lowest level in the past year. This video explains the headwinds facing home sales this season. [...]
The Industry Pulse: Updates on Freddie Mac, Ocwen, and More
From new appointments and research to new technology and rule changes, get the latest buzz on the industry in this weekly update. The post The Industry Pulse: Updates on Freddie [...]
Foreclosure Trends on the Horizon
Despite historically low levels of foreclosures, are there any indicators suggesting that a reversal is coming? A webinar on Tuesday addressed this question, along with the overall performance of the [...]
The Best Places to Live, Depending on Your Profession
An old real estate adage stresses the importance of “location, location, location.” A new report reveals how true this can be when it comes to picking a home town that’s [...]
Fannie Mae Roundtable Explores LGBT Fair Housing Protections
In honor of Pride Month, Fannie Mae hosted a roundtable discussion Tuesday focused on promoting fair housing policy for LGBT individuals and exploring ways the industry can build a more [...]
The Evolution of the REO Landscape
Patrick McClain, SVP of Hubzu Auction Services, talks to DS News about how the REO space has evolved in recent years, the challenges of operating amidst low foreclosure inventory, and [...]
The Future of Credit Risk Transfers
Rising interest rates and declining volumes leave the GSEs with little room to expand their credit risk transfer transactions. However, CRTs may have room to grow elsewhere in the market. [...]
HUD Greenlights $5 Billion Texas Disaster Recovery Plan
With Hurricane Harvey's one-year anniversary approaching in August, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has just approved a multibillion-dollar plan to aid the Lone Star State’s ongoing recovery efforts. [...]