Chris Joles: Collaboration in Risk

Today’s financial services risk managers face two recurring issues. First, our work makes some people feel defensive; and second, we have to analyze complex business lines and correctly identify the right issues to focus upon.

Leading During Turbulent Times (MBA LIVE)

Risk managers face many challenges during this turbulent time, but the mortgage industry has largely been successful in weathering this pandemic, panelists said Wednesday during the MBA Live Risk Management, QA and Fraud Prevention Forum.

Longer-Term Challenges to Multifamily Risk Outlook Emerge

The multifamily sector made it through the first half of the year with less turmoil as some anticipated. But the pandemic could create longer-term challenges for the sector, said Phoenix American, San Rafael, Calif.

Jennifer Henry: In an Uncertain Market, Servicers Are Leveraging Data, Technology to Drive Efficiency

While the falling home loan rates mean a booming business for the mortgage industry and a sign the housing market may help the U.S. economy avoid a true recession, it could also pose a challenge for those trying to process the influx of applications and requests. The digital mortgage servicing journey must focus on streamlining the process through technology and data-enabled solutions.