Appraisers decry them as counterproductive, even exploitative middlemen, while lenders offer a pat on the back for keeping them one step ahead of government auditors. We take a deep dive into the world of appraisal management companies. HW+ Premium Content
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today released extensive mortgage servicing regulations it hopes will prevent "unwelcome surprises" for borrowers exiting forbearance.
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With low housing inventory and rapid home-price growth, homeownership can seem less and less attainable for several groups of potential homebuyers. Radian CEO Rick Thornberry talked to HousingWire about the state of the housing market and how Radian is helping further homeownership. Presented by Radian
Servicers' forbearance portfolio volume fell 2 basis points last week to 3.91%, according to a survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The MBA estimates 2 million homeowners are still in some form of a forbearance plan.
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Ginnie Mae is set to introduce a new 40-year mortgage term for its issuers on the heels of administrative shake ups at the top of the housing industry.
In its notice of proposed rulemaking, HUD stated it believes the "2013 rule is more consistent with decades of caselaw and better effectuates the Act's broad remedial purpose of eradicating unnecessary discriminatory practices from the housing market."
Two lenders who only started offering eNotes last year candidly discuss the process of getting their eClosing initiatives off the ground, the benefits they've reaped—and the mistakes they've made along the way. Watch the webinar.
In the wake of Mark Calabria's resignation, industry experts and D.C. insiders share the short list of candidates for FHFA director, the most important position in housing. HW+ Premium Content
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