MBA: Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Remains at 0.22% in March
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s monthly Loan Monitoring Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance remained unchanged at 0.22% as of March 31, 2024.
Industry Leader John B. Johnson Passes Away
John B. Johnson passed away last week at 84. He was a long-time leader in the industry and co-founder and CEO of MortgageAmerica Inc. from 1978 to 2012.
FundingShield: Q1 Wire, Title Fraud Risk Remains High
FundingShield, Newport Beach, Calif., reported that wire and title fraud risk dropped somewhat from record-breaking levels hit in the fourth quarter of 2023, but 48% of loans processed in the quarter still exhibit at least one risk factor.