Attorney Roy Diaz takes a look at the Florida Bar’s Proposed Advisory Opinion regarding a lawyer’s use of generative artificial intelligence, as oversight may be drafted to ensure compliance with ethical standards.
Read More »Servicer Prevails After a Challenge on Pre-Suit Compliance With HUD Regulations
Attorney Jamie Juster of McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce discusses a recent case where the borrower argued that their lender failed to comply with HUD regulations by not conducting a face-to-face meeting to discuss loss mitigation options prior to foreclosure.
Read More »Foreclosure Starts Rose in October, but Remain at Historically Low Levels
Despite the improvement in delinquencies, foreclosure starts rose to 33K in October, hitting their highest levels in 18 months.
Read More »Spotlight Interview: Michael Greenbaum Chair of Property Preservation Executive Forum
Get to know the new head of the PPEF, a group that brings together leadership from the nation’s largest property preservation companies to promote best practices in the field services industry and develop solutions for the challenges that face it.
Read More »VA Issues Measure to Protect Vets From Foreclosure
A six-month pause in foreclosures will extend protections to at-risk veterans until its VA Servicing Purchase program is effective and available to provide assistance to VA borrowers in financial distress.
Read More »Foreclosure Filings: A ‘Concerning Picture’ of Future Trends?
Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM Data, said, “It’s evident that challenges in the housing market persist. While we anticipate a likely decline in the coming months due to the holiday season and other seasonal patterns, we do foresee a continued uptick in 2024 as foreclosure filings make their way through the pipeline.”
Read More »PHH Mortgage Announces Subservicing Agreement With Zillow Home Loans
Following a collaborative onboarding and integration cycle, this new partnership expands on an existing correspondent relationship to a strategic servicing partnership.
Read More »FHA Reports on Delinquency, Credit Access in Report to Congress
In its Annual Report to Congress for fiscal year 2023, the FHA detailed the work of its single-family mortgage insurance programs in fiscal year 2023, including updates on credit access, capital in the MMI Fund, and delinquency rates of mortgages in its portfolio.
Read More »FHA Increases Fees for Property Preservation Expenses
An update to allowable inspection fees will increase compensation for inspections that determine a property’s occupancy status and safeguard neighborhoods from blight arising from inadequately maintained unoccupied homes.
Read More »The Week Ahead: REO Agents Expand Into Hedge Fund Listings
As hedge funds are invested more within the REO market, a growing demand for skilled agents is necessary, and an upcoming course presented by Five Star’s FORCE group will tap into this growing market.
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