MISMO, the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization, seeks industry participants to join its initiative of applying digital mortgage standards, guidelines and best practices to the loan modification process.
Category: News and Trends
TransUnion: Coronavirus Giving Millennials Toughest Financial Challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing similar financial hardship for consumers around the world, but new research from TransUnion, Chicago, shows Millennials are being challenged the most.
Britt Faircloth: Fairness in the Face of Crisis–Fair and Responsible Banking in the Midst of Chaos
As a compliance officer, I have always recognized that change is constant, and I accept that fact sometimes grudgingly. While regulatory change generally has ample implementation or lead time, March 2020 has brought a different kind of change; one that is significant, sudden and jarring. These days you can’t just ask who moved your cheese—assuming you could find cheese in the grocery store, that is—you must quickly and effectively adapt to an entirely new normal.
Mark Dangelo: Are Bankers Necessary? Part 3
In 2020, it is a pandemic virus altering global industries, supply chains and consumer interactions—what follows will be a “next normal” promising a post Great Depression rewriting of commerce. It will lead many consumers, businesses, politicians and pundits to ask, “Are Bankers Necessary?”
Andrew Foster: Case-By-Case–Commercial Mortgage Forbearance Consideration Begins
As mortgage lenders shift focus from production to portfolio management in response to COVID-19, industry shifts are occurring alongside the inevitable reallocation of lending operation resources.
Tools for a Construction Lender’s Toolbox in the COVID-19 Era
While lenders are rightfully reluctant to take over a distressed project, they would still be wise to remain prepared in the event they are left with no other choice. Lenders should consider the following tips in order to remain ready to take over a failing project.
MBA Launches Consumer Ad Campaign
The Mortgage Bankers Association this week launched a digital advertising campaign designed to help consumers facing financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and show how the mortgage industry is helping consumers through the coronavirus pandemic.
MISMO Launches Initiative to Apply Digital Mortgage Standards to Loan Modification Process
MISMO, the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization, seeks industry participants to join its initiative of applying digital mortgage standards, guidelines and best practices to the loan modification process.
People in the News
Homespire Mortgage, Gaithersburg, Md., announced Shondra B. Jenkins joined its team as Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement, to further develop and enhance its corporate social responsibility programs and outreach.
Industry Briefs
IndiSoft, Columbia, Md., launched The Homeowner Connect to help servicers communicate effectively with borrowers who need loss mitigation help during the COVID-19 crisis.