Servicing

News that the Fed decided to continue the quantitative easing asset purchase program has left real estate investment trusts worrying about the future of the mortgage REIT market.

The insurer underwrites all of its policies and therefore can offer relief in less than 36 months.

The good news is that the recovery in home prices seen in much of the U.S. is real and, we believe, sustainable. But we are far from finished building a strong foundation for a full recovery in housing markets, especially home finance.

The Steve Fraser Visionary Award is a lifetime achievement award that honors the accomplishments of an outstanding mortgage technology innovator, visionary or evangelizer. Learn about this year's finalists and see who won the 2013 MT Award.

About 1.4 million homeowners regained positive equity from the second quarter to the third quarter, which is the biggest quarterly drop recorded by Zillow.

Federal judges have ruled no valid claims of fraud exist against MERS in which plaintiffs claimed the company’s role in a deed of trust caused them injury.

The mortgage industry’s shift toward a purchase-driven market increases the risk of fraud, and that was evident in the third quarter, particularly for jumbo loans.

Underutilized low-income housing tax credits used to fund apartment construction could help offset a decline in multifamily financing availability, if lenders are willing to lower their minimum loan sizes.

The scheme targeted distressed borrowers at risk of foreclosure by promising them a HAMP mortgage modification in exchange for a $400 to $900 upfront fee.