Archives For: National Mortgage News
The Shutdown’s Impact on Financial Services
National Mortgage News published an article discussing how financial services are most affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
13 Jan 2019
Servicers Treating Government Shutdown Like a Natural Disaster
National Mortgage News published an article discussing ways mortgage servicers are engaging the current federal government shutdown.
4 Jan 2019
Servicers’ Status for 2019? It’s Complicated
National Mortgage News published an article offering a preliminary outlook for mortgage servicing for the coming year.
24 Dec 2018
Program Offers No-Interest Loans to Residents Facing Foreclosure
National Mortgage News posted an article (originally published by the Niles Daily Star) discussing Michigan’s Step Forward Program.
22 Dec 2017
Irma Affected More Than 90% of Florida’s Mortgaged Properties
National Mortgage News published an article discussing the scope of the damage caused by Hurricane Irma. Included are pertinent comments regarding properties/loans located in Puerto Rico in light of the current path of Hurricane Maria.
18 Sep 2017
Urban Institute Launches Servicing Collaborative
National Mortgage News published an article discussing a new initiative created by the Urban Institute’s Housing Finance Policy Center that aims to address rising mortgage servicing costs.
8 Feb 2017
Servicers Need Clarity on CFPB’s View of Private-Label Practices
National Mortgage News released an article authored by attorney Craig Nazzaro of Baker Donelson. In it, Nazzaro discusses the issue of industry guidance in regard to private-label servicing.
11 Jan 2017
Plans to Use Eminent Domain on Mortgages Stall, But Concerns Remain
On December 8, National Mortgage News published an article discussing the issue of muncipalities using eminent domain to seize underwater mortgages.
9 Dec 2014
FHA Extends Short Refi Program for Two More Years
On November 26, National Mortgage News published an article detailing the Federal Housing Administration’s extension of a principal reduction program through 2016.
2 Dec 2014
HUD’s Castro Wants to Restart Debate Over GSE Reform
On November 17, National Mortgage News published an article featuring comments by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro on restarting the debate over the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
21 Nov 2014