Washington Post, July 21, 2016–Lerner, Michele
D.C. Housing Finance Agency Reopening HomeSaver Program.
Category: Top National News
Obama Administration Presents a Look at Life after HAMP
HousingWire, July 25, 2016–Lane, Ben
Report looks at how government agencies want to treat loss-mitigation programs going forward.
Is the Mortgage Industry Ready for a Brexit-Driven Refinance Surge?
HousingWire, July 22, 2016–Moreland, Timothy
Another refi surge is a good news/bad news scenario.
Led by Miami, Mortgage Fraud in Florida Well Above National Level
24/7 Wall Street, July 22, 2016–McIntyre, Douglas A.
Mortgage fraud twice national rate in Miami; 9 of 15 highest rates in Florida cities.
Regulators Propose Changes to Consumer Protection Exemptions
National Mortgage News, July 22, 2016–Heltman, John
Federal regulators outline methodologies for TILA exemptions.
New York Unveils $13 Million Program for Cities’ Fight Against Zombie Homes
HousingWire, July 22, 2016–Lane, Ben
Grant programs uses Morgan Stanley settlement funds.
Consumers With Complaints Flock to CFPB
Wall Street Journal, July 25, 2016–Hayashi, Yuka
Consumer finance agency’s complaint portal remains controversial.
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.