It’s too early to tell if the foreclosures have been avoided altogether or just pushed further into the future, a Federal Reserve economist said.

The commission’s recent settlement with Ascension Data & Analytics shows the FTC, like other federal agencies, is increasing its focus on vendors and third-party firms.

Industry watchers believe mortgage servicers have a lot on their plate this year in terms of compliance with CARES Act forbearance, state-level relief guidance and limitations on foreclosures.

The proposed legislation will stop servicers from advancing a foreclosure while a borrower is in the process of receiving a loan modification.

Profit margins in the first quarter of 2021 will decline from the fourth quarter of this year, according to a survey of mortgage executives by Fannie Mae. Executives also believe the refi boom might have peaked.

Only 18% of borrowers who refinanced during the third quarter remained with their previous lender/servicer. The reason: Competing lenders offering lower rates.

The pandemic caused the iBuying market to come to a standstill, resulting in 50% less volume.

The newly public mortgage lender, Guild, reported $182.1 million in net income for the third quarter while the soon-to-be listed Finance of America posted net earnings of $241.6 million.

Immediate actions by lawmakers is essential to prevent a national foreclosure crisis early next year, consumer groups believe. In a new Census Bureau survey, more than a third of the respondents said they may face foreclosure or eviction in the next two months.

The new deadline will allow Oceanwide to move forward with other regulatory measures needed to close the transaction after it was re-approved by the National Development and Reform Commission in China.