Supreme Court: Secondary Markets Not Subject to FDCPA Regulations
On Monday, a unanimous Supreme Court decision could have vast implications for the mortgage and loan industry, particularly the secondary market, unless the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is amended [...]
Estimated $17 Billion April Credit Gain Only $8.2 Billion
Recently, the April 2017 Consumer Credit report was released, revealing total consumer credit rising 2.6 percent. April marked the smallest increase in consumer borrowing in six years. Revolving and nonrevolving [...]
ValuAmerica Expands Footprint With California Acquisition of ValuEscrow
ValuAmerica of Clayton Holdings LLC announced that it has acquired ValuEscrow, Inc., expanding its closing and escrow operations. The post ValuAmerica Expands Footprint With California Acquisition of ValuEscrow appeared first [...]
The Week Ahead: FOMC to Meet Wednesday
The Federal Open Market Committee and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors Board of Governors are set to meet Tuesday, June 13 and Wednesday, June 14, in Washington D.C.. It [...]
Post-Foreclosure Stress Disorder: Barriers Keeping Buyers from Market
U.S. homeownership rates have been at a 50-year low despite improving local job markets and historically low mortgage rates. A recent report said there are five main barriers preventing a [...]
New Buyers Unafraid to Jump into the Housing Market
With the increasing popularity of mortgage insurance, a 20 percent downpayment may not be status quo anymore for those looking to become homeowners. First-time homebuyers account for nearly half of [...]
Fannie Mae Sheds 3,400 Delinquent Loans in NPL Sale
After nearly a month of marketing, Fannie Mae has sold off more nonperforming loans totaling $581 million in unpaid principal balance. This is the company’s 10th nonperforming loan sale to [...]
Debt Level Among Top Disagreements for Couple Homebuyers
Recent data shows that millennial and Generation X homebuyers who are purchasing with a significant other disagree much more if they’ve been together less than five years. The survey found [...]
LoanCare Announces Adam Saab as COO
LoanCare announced that Adam Saab has assumed the role of EVP and COO. Saab had previously held the position of SVP at PNC Mortgage where he was responsible for core [...]