The five servicers participating in the $25 billion national mortgage servicing settlement could complete their borrower relief obligations well before the 2015 deadline, according to a report released late last week by the settlement’s monitor. However, complaints from borrowers regarding servicing are increasing, with greater scrutiny expected from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the possibility of further requirements as part of the settlement. The five servicers participating in the settlement have $20.0 billion in consumer relief requirements and provided $45.8 billion in gross relief to borrowers through the end of 2012 as part of the settlement. However, most of the servicers have not yet met their relief requirements as the loss mitigation must be provided via a number of different tactics credited at varying levels. Short sales accounted...