The growth of Flagstar's subservicing and default operations have prompted this acquisition which ensures that the bank has its own default servicing department.
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Marc Wagman, Supervising Bankruptcy Attorney, Potestivo & Associates P.C. spoke with DS News about about the challenges faced by attorneys working in the bankruptcy space. Editor's note: this article originally appeared in the June Edition of DS News.
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With more than 4 million preventive actions having been taken since the beginning of conservatorship in September 2008, a recent FHFA report provides updates on how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are working to assist struggling borrowers.
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A delay in foreclosure proceedings can result in additional costs not only for the lender or servicer but also for other parties involved in the process. Editor's note: This story originally appeared in the June issue of DS News.
Read More »What’s Driving Delinquency Rates?
Delinquency rates fell for the third consecutive month while non-performing loans hit record-setting levels in May.
Read More »Homeowners Impacted by Sandy Face Uncertainty
Foreclosure protection will expire in July for some homeowners who were impacted by 2012’s Superstorm Sandy. Here’s what lawmakers are saying about new legislation which might just extend that deadline.
Read More »Motor City’s Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure Problem
Detroit homeowners are being hit with record-high rates of reverse mortgage foreclosures. Here's why.
Read More »The Disaster Delinquency Factor
Delinquency rates have been falling, but in areas impacted by natural disasters, it's a different story.
Read More »Foreclosure Sales: The Investor Outlook
An expert discusses what investors should look for and what to avoid when shopping for their next property.
Read More »Evolving Foreclosure Litigation Strategy
Here's how a recent Florida foreclosure case is affecting complex foreclosure case law.
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