Research Reports

Guide to FHA’s HOPE for Homeowners Program

The debut of FHA’s new HOPE for Homeowners (H4H) program offers another loss mitigation tool for lenders and servicers. Get everything you need to know about this complex new program—an effective bailout for qualified borrowers. (2008)

Guide to FHA Modernization

Demand for FHA products continues to grow, as it’s the only game in town for borrowers with less than perfect credit or small downpayments. Find about the latest changes to FHA programs. (2008)

FHASecure: Understanding and Using the Expanded Program

If you want to originate more mortgages these days, you need to be capitalizing on the rapidly growing Federal Housing Administration market. And the best way to boost your FHA business is with its recently enhanced FHASecure program. (2008)

Loss Mitigation Trends & Practices 2007 Report

A strategic report that gives you a comprehensive look at the latest loss mitigation developments and trends in today's turbulent mortgage market.

Predatory Lending Update: Breaking News on the Federal, State and Local Fronts & How It Impacts You

Special report based on the audio conference where lenders learned how to safeguard their companies from predatory lending accusations. Our expert panel included three top mortgage attorneys as well as the Iowa state attorney general. This report holds the transcript plus value-added relevant articles from IMF publications. (2006)

How to Prevent and Detect Mortgage Fraud: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Firm

Mortgage fraud is expensive and leaves you open to lawsuits and government inquiries. Get tips and strategies from industry experts that can save your business money, and help to stave off regualtory and reputation risks associated with mortgage fraud. (2006)

FHA Overhaul: An Inside Look at Recent Changes and Planned Enhancements

Officials explain what FHA has changed and what else they are planning to do to make working with their programs simpler for lenders. (2006)

FHA Extreme Makeover

This 107-page report gives users insight on recent FHA reform efforts and how they may position themselves for maximum benefit. The centerpiece of the report is a complete transcript of the "FHA Extreme Makeover" audio conference held on Nov. 17, 2005 after the first wave of FHA reforms were announced. (2005)

Outsourcing Technology Services

"Outsourcing Technology Services” is an exclusive report from the editors of Inside Mortgage Technology that will help you put the issues surrounding outsourcing in perspective. (2006)

Loan Origination Systems, POS, Lender Automation & Technology Trends in 2004

This comprehensive LOS report is a must read for lenders and brokers who are acquiring or upgrading this key element in origination. You’ll find an analysis of current trends, do’s and don'ts, and what you should be looking for depending on your size and product mix.

Poll

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is completing its first six months of operation. Based on the agency’s regulatory pronouncements and announcements to date, how do you think the agency is doing?

It’s doing a good job of balancing consumer protections with regulating the mortgage industry.
It’s too early to tell what kind of job the CFPB is doing.
It’s not needed and should be closed down.

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Housing Pulse

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