Loan Think

Code violations are a slippery slope. If not careful your property might descend into lien oblivion, racking up enormous fines that create unwanted risk for investors.

Servicers will soon be subject to new guidelines as well, as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized rules in January of 2013 designed to establish a national servicing standard.

We're hearing that the mortgage supply chain still needs more accountability and there is a more effective, simpler and even-handed way to provide it.

Looking for the top 150 mortgage originators for 2012.

We're hearing bulk sales of REO might not be a panacea for unburdening the industry’s huge foreclosed backlog after all.

Despite numerous reports indicating a decline in foreclosure inventory, bank repossessions, auction sales or some other form of foreclosure filing were up 3% in January over the previous month.

At their best, these Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules will provide some stability and confidence in how lenders must behave moving forward.

We're hearing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is carrying on as if it is business as usual.

There are different techniques to use in selling to each group.

It appears the best strategy for the time being is to follow the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s rules, regardless of the confusion.