An ace up the sleeve

Goldman Sachs’ $5 billion and Wells Fargo’s $1.2 billion settlements of mortgage wrongdoing would be grounds for giggling if it were not all so painful. Goldman has — at last — this week settled with the Department of Justice for securitizing bad loans from 2005-2007, and Wells for lousy underwriting of FHA loans from 2001-2008.

by Lou Barnes Apr 13
5 things you need to know about TRID's mortgage disclosure rule
The CFPB aims to make TRID implementation easier through webinar series
by Marian McPherson Apr 12
How should today's mortgage brokers respond to 'The Big Short?'
Opinion
Take it as an opportunity tell consumers about how the industry has evolved
by Eric Halsey Apr 8
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Palm Beach County witness to increasing multi-million dollar home purchases
Most luxury sales are situated along State Road A1A
by Erik Pisor Mar 30
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Asset-backed securities and loan servicing contracts aren't liquid
by Lou Barnes Mar 29
Survey: TRID has boosted customer satisfaction
Despite initial struggles, the lending industry and consumers are finally accepting the new regulation
by Marian McPherson Mar 24
Memory loss shakes aging Americans' housing decisions
In our country, there will be 62 million people over the age of 60 by 2024
by Marian McPherson Mar 23
5 deal-killers and how to avoid them
Advice from a mortgage professional to real estate agents
by Rick Scherer Mar 21
LendingTree analysis finds young homebuyers active in Boston, Pittsburgh and DC
San Francisco millennials paid the most for their mortgages
by Kimberley Sirk Mar 21
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Deposits necessary to purchase a home are being diverted into hacker accounts, leaving buyers high and dry
by Marian McPherson Mar 19
9 inspiring Tolkien quotes for mortgage professionals
What Frodo and the gang can teach us about getting through tough times
by Emily Hoffman Mar 16
Is TRID helping consumers like the CFPB intended?
Although the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule was created to make the homebuying process simpler and easier, a ClosingCorp survey suggests that experienced buyers are encountering ‘unexpected costs, fees and surprises’
by Amy Tankersley Mar 15
Mortgage Collective dedicated to 'truly disruptive solution for our industry'
VRM Mortgage Services brings together industry leaders to develop solutions for common operational issues in mortgage, real estate and default management markets
by Amy Tankersley Mar 15
US housing not remotely near debt bubble -- credit's too tight
Total mortgage balances grew in Q4'15 for first time in 9 years
by Lou Barnes Mar 14
inchworm on a leaf
After a precipitous January drop, mortgage rates are now increasing once more
by Lou Barnes Mar 8