Wall Street Journal, July 25, 2016–Hayashi, Yuka
Consumer finance agency’s complaint portal remains controversial.
Category: Top National News
Payment Reductions Should Continue After HAMP Expires: Regulators
National Mortgage News, July 25, 2016–Collins, Brian
Federal agencies say they will continue to monitor mortgage servicers post-HAMP.
Pre-Purchase Counseing Proving Helpful
UExpress, July 22, 2016–Sichelman, Lew
Studies validate impact of pre-purchase education.
GSE Front-End Risk-Sharing Worries Small Lenders
Scotsman Guide, July 12, 2016–Whitman, Victor
MBA President/CEO Dave Stevens, CMB calls for consistency.
FHFA’s Watt: Congress Needs to Handled Housing Finance Reform
HousingWire, July 12, 2016–Lane, Ben
FHFA Director responds to MBA/trade group letter, Congress concerns.
Focus on Low-Mod Mortgages Proves Profitable for This Budding Bank
National Mortgage News, July 12, 2016–Sinnock, Bonnie
Bank finds profitability in niche product.
CityPlace Defaults on $150 Million Mortgage
Palm Beach Post (Fla.), July 12, 2016–Ostrowski, Jeff
Largest default in years.
Foreclosures, Serious Delinquencies Nearing Decade Low
HousingWire, July 12, 2016–Lane, Ben
Problem mortgages nearing pre-crisis lows.
Language Question Draws House Scrutiny
Scotsman Guide, July 13, 2016–Whitman, Victor
MBA, House members voice oppopsition to controversial FHFA proposal.
Mortgage Refinances Surge 11%, as Rates Drop to Three-Year Low
CNBC, July 13, 2016–Olick, Diana
Rates at three-year lows.