Closing this latest MSR deal, Planet Home Lending has increased its overall servicing portfolio to $94 billion and its MSR book by 10.6%.

The MBA reports nationwide forbearance volume has reached levels not seen since March 2020, attributed to a strong jobs market and the array of loss mitigation options introduced since that time.

After closely monitoring the condition of the institutions it supervises throughout the market stress this spring, a new report from the OCC examines how financial institutions have managed risk and restored confidence in the banking system in Q1.

Cenlar places 35-plus year veteran in role to handle all financial planning, treasury activities, taxes, insurance, real estate and property management, and vendor relationships.

Five Star’s Legal League has published a white paper detailing how the government’s Homeowner Assistance Fund has provided relief and loss mitigation options for homeowners nationwide during the pandemic.

The bipartisan measure would cut taxes for middle-class homeowners by restoring and extending an expired tax deduction for home buyers with MI, as well as expanding the number of families eligible for the deduction.

An upcoming webinar will forecast housing values over the next year, given the current market environment, as well as discussing loss mitigation decisioning.

A new report from Fitch Ratings found that delinquencies remained flat to close out Q4 2022, with successful workout strategies helping more homeowners retain their homes and avoid foreclosure.

Former EVP of Business Development for The Money Source joins mortgage loan subservicer to strengthen relationships with Cenlar’s agency investors, shareholders, clients, and rating agencies.

The Five Star Institute, in partnership with SWBC, recently presented a webinar discussing a number of factors facing the U.S. economy and the current mortgage marketplace, and what’s in store for the industry for the remainder of 2023.