Industry Studies
Guide to Mortgage Buyback Strategies: 3rd Edition - Changing Dynamics
The mortgage industry’s woes with repurchases are far from over. Buyback risk is raising costs throughout the business, causing lenders to boost credit standards beyond the levels required by investors. Lenders, fearing enforcement risk, are imposing time-consuming underwriting overlays, resulting in less business than a company might do. (3rd Edition, November 2011)
Seize New Opportunities: Your Guide to Reverse Mortgages
This guide to reverse mortgages comes at a time when the two top HECM lenders have announced they are getting out of that business. (Sept 2011)
Understanding Mortgage Servicing Reforms 2011
Prepare for Big Changes in Mortgage Servicing Practices Major concerns with mortgage servicing were raised after servicers, struggling to keep up with the tidal wave of loan defaults, were accused of having inadequate processes in place. Attention has shifted to massive reforms in servicing, coming at the industry from many regulators. (June 2011)
Deciphering the New Loan Originator Compensation Rules
The Federal Reserve Board’s rules on loan originator compensation and the pay restrictions in the Dodd-Frank Act will represent a sea change in the way loan officers and mortgage brokers are paid for their services. Find out everything you need to know about the rules on loan originator compensation in this guide from Inside Mortgage Finance. (May 2011)
Guide to the Dodd-Frank Act
At 849 pages, the Dodd-Frank Act requires federal regulators to create 243 rules, conduct 67 studies, and issue 22 periodic reports, according to the law firm of Davis Polk. About 100 of the rules will impact the mortgage industry. (March 2011)
Legal Analysis of Foreclosure Issues
Understand the Legal Problems, Potential Threats and Outlook Procedural errors by servicers have revealed problems big enough to undermine the country’s mortgage finance system. It started with allegations of robo-signing, where individuals signed thousands of foreclosure documents without properly reviewing the necessary paperwork. (Dec. 2010)
Everything You Need to Know About Short Sales 2010 Report
Your Guide to Getting Short Sales Done. Short sales have rapidly gained popularity among servicers and distressed borrowers as a preferred alternative to foreclosure. And the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives component of HAMP is expected to result in a substantial increase in short sales. (June 2010)
Loss Mitigation Update: Fourth Edition
A strategic report that gives you a comprehensive look at the loss mitigation developments and trends in a turbulent mortgage market. (2010)
The Rise and Fall of the Subprime Market
A 120-page authoritative history and analysis of the subprime mortgage market, with exclusive data from Inside Mortgage Finance and Inside Nonconforming Markets. (2009)
Guide to Combating Mortgage Fraud
Find out what strategies are being employed by states and lenders. Learn what's new in legislation and enforcement, and what you can do to combat mortgage fraud. (2009)
Loan Modifications Special Report
This exclusive report from Inside Mortgage Finance will help you guide your business through these difficult times as you work to manage your exposure. (2008)
LOS 2007
Whether implementing a new loan origination system (LOS), or updating an existing process, the decision to change origination technology is one of the riskiest undertakings for a company. LOS 2007, from the editors of Inside Mortgage Technology, will ensure you have the information you need to make educated business decisions.
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