The Second District Court of Appeals of Florida has ruled that MERS has the right to be a party in a foreclosure action.MERS, an electronic registry for tracking ownership of mortgage loans and servicing rights, said the latest ruling in its favor affirms the legal premise behind MERS and verifies established state law. "We undertook this lawsuit not just for MERS but for the industry as a whole," said R.K. Arnold, president and chief executive officer of MERS. "This victory is for the entire mortgage lending community because MERS is no different than a servicer when it comes to foreclosures, and this case was our opportunity to prove it in court."
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Also, the Broker Action Coalition announced Jamie Cavanaugh as its next CEO, while Dark Matter Technologies added two new members to its leadership team.
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Two online ads promise Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are working to boost purchase applications but it's unclear whether they signal interest in a stock offering.
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Weak refi demand is pushing lenders to lean on servicing income, as tighter execution spreads and higher MSR values shift the industry's sell/retain calculus
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The deal announced Monday would diversify EverBank's higher-cost funding model, and it would accelerate WaFd's transition away from its roots as a traditional thrift.
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Chad Smith departs the lender in a transition phase, after helping Better to generate 2.5 times growth in total revenue and funded loan volume since 2024.
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