Servicing

United Guaranty Corp. reported higher third-quarter earnings compared to last year, due to a drop in first-lien claims.

Mortgage credit availability dropped in October due to the removal of special loan programs pertaining to real estate owned sales, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Mortgage aggregators that paid billions of dollars in fines over faulty loans may soon play a new role: plaintiffs in their own lawsuits against originators.

Outsourcing of labor amongst mortgage servicers may cause problems for the private-label residential mortgage-backed securities market, according to Fitch Ratings.

Wide-ranging efforts to reform Home Equity Conversion Mortgage lending and servicing practices are designed to close loopholes and resolve policy inconsistencies, but some obstacles remain unresolved and more work needs to be done.

The Hope LoanPort platform has activated a web portal designed to support foreclosure prevention counseling and loss mitigation.

A recent survey shows a very large number of mortgage lenders worry about loan quality and Truth in Lending Act and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Integrated Disclosure Rule compliance costs.

Embattled nonbank servicer Ocwen took a $100 million charge for a potential settlement of foreclosure violations and posted a third-quarter loss, but warned the final cost to settle allegations that it backdated foreclosure notices could be higher.

Earnings at Radian Group swung to a profit the third quarter, boosted by mortgage services revenue and a lower credit-loss provision.

The nearly 45% of new insurance written for other types of mortgage lenders could be a sign that the formerly credit union focused company is gaining some traction in the broader market.