The partnership will allow lenders to generate business and will provide peer-based performance metrics that will lead to a more streamlined and intelligent lending operation.

As the year comes to a close, industry experts are reflecting on the forces that have impacted the 2016 housing market. This week, new reports will reveal recent market changes and what these trends indicate for 2017.

Clay Lehman, Principal with Resolute Asset Management, recently hosted a webinar for members of the Five Star Institute’s FORCE.

Jeff Pintar, Owner of Pintar Investments, hosted a webinar for members of the Five Star Institute’s FORCE on December 12.

Mark Hinkle, SVP with Assurant Mortgage Solutions, hosted a webinar on December 15 on behalf of Assurant Valuations for members of the Five Star Institute’s FORCE.

German-based bank becomes the latest financial institution to agree to a settlement.

Founded in 2010, KBRA is a full-service rating agency that provides risk assessment services and ratings for the investment community.

Jeff Snyder has been appointed to the Head of Insurance position.

The company announced the appointment of its new president, James Comosa.

The latest resurgence in occupancy fraud will alter the dynamic of the housing industry, according to one analysis.