The Federal Reserve and several industry groups have agreed to put their lawsuit over stress testing on pause, an outcome that gives all sides a reprieve without sacrificing their legal optionality. Late last week, the Fed joined the Bank Policy Institute, the American Bankers Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a pair of Ohio […]
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The Trump administration wants to back off yet another mortgage-related lawsuit, aiming to exit a dispute between borrowers and Mr. Cooper over alleged servicing junk fees. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asked a judge to withdraw its amicus brief supporting plaintiffs challenging Mr. Cooper’s $25 expedited payoff quote statements. In that brief filed last August,
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Bill Pulte, a key housing regulator, is poised to do something about high costs associated with credit metrics as two key legislators steer him away from one related move his predecessor considered. “Still not happy with FICO. We should be making some decisions on all related items in next 1-3 weeks,” Pulte said in an
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Altisource Portfolio Solutions is doing a reverse split of outstanding common stock, effective Wednesday May 28, to regain market listing compliance. The Luxembourg-based company, known as the former servicing platform provider for Ocwen (which recently rebranded to Onity) is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Why Altisource is doing a reverse split On Dec.
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Foreclosures and distressed mortgage volume came in higher from a year ago after recent servicing policy changes, while prepayments also accelerated last month despite ongoing volatility. Although still low historically, foreclosure filings, including starts, inventory and sales, all ended up higher on an annual basis for the second month in a row in April, according
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Home-price gains in the US slowed in March as listings climbed without a corresponding uptick in buyer demand. A national gauge of prices was up 3.4% from a year earlier, according to data from S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller. That was smaller than the 4% annual increase in February. READ MORE: Mortgage rates keep rising, influenced by
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For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home. But even though a lot of Veterans have access to this powerful program, the majority don’t know about one of its core benefits. According to a report from Veterans United only 3 in 10 Veterans are aware they may be
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We’ve entered the busiest season in the real estate industry at the same time that markets are more uncertain than ever. Nearly 40% of annual home sales happen between May and August, and we’re quickly approaching the most popular day to list your home: June 1*. Meanwhile, the economic landscape is shifting — mortgage rates,
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Prefab Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are revolutionizing the way homeowners are considering their living space. Whether you’re looking to create a rental property, a guesthouse, or a private retreat for family members, prefab tiny home ADUs offer a streamlined and efficient alternative to traditional construction. But are they the right fit for your needs? From
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AI-based tools are now substantially reducing both the time and labor of routine mortgage processing. Traditional procedural steps—such as employment proofing, income verification, fraud detection and title checks—have long resulted in an unnecessarily lengthy time for a mortgage application’s approval. But the potential benefits of the AI revolution in mortgage lending aren’t just speculation; they are
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