Match Wits With Ben Bernanke…And Win!
BLOG VIEW: Did it ever occur to you that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke may not know what he's talking about? In looking...
Terrorism Risk Insurance And The Commercial Real Estate Industry
WORD ON THE STREET: We still live in an uncertain world and continue to fight the war on terror. Conflict in many countries...
The Other Side Of Reverse Mortgages
REQUIRED READING: What could happen to a reverse mortgage portfolio if it was poorly managed by a servicer? You can probably guess the...
The Five Key Considerations For Effective Collections
REQUIRED READING: The writer Henrik Ibsen once remarked, 'Home life ceases to be free and beautiful as soon as it is founded on...
Peter Weddle: Reviving Economic Strength Through Intelligent Education
PERSON OF THE WEEK: This year's election has raised a great deal of talk on how to get the U.S. economy back on...
Obama Vs. Romney: The Lesser Of Two Evils?
BLOG VIEW: When Barack Obama was running for president in 2008, he spoke eloquently of vigorous leadership that could shepherd the U.S. into...
After GSE Conservatorship Comes…What?
WORD ON THE STREET: Last September, I spoke before the American Mortgage Conference about some of the long-term improvements to the functioning of...
So You’re Thinking Of Choosing A Document Preparation Vendor?
REQUIRED READING: Prior to the 2008 economic crash, the selection process for a document preparation vendor was not the most complex challenge. But...
A New Due Diligence Dilemma
REQUIRED READING: While the mortgage lending market works its way through current economic challenges, lenders face rapidly changing and more complex governmental regulatory...
Stephany Sofos: Greetings From The Aloha State!
PERSON OF THE WEEK: After nearly four decades in Hawaii's real estate sector, appraiser and broker Stephany Sofos is something of a legend...
The Convergence Of Industry And Economic Events – A Risk Perspective
BLOG VIEW: (This week's column is guest-authored by Debora Aydelotte, president of Denver-based Titan Capital Solutions. Phil Hall's Monday column will resume next...
Do Americans Need A Parallel Currency?
WORD ON THE STREET: One of the most pressing issues of our time is the push for monetary freedom. The only sound monetary...
Taking A New Look At Compliance Risk Management
REQUIRED READING: Compliance within the financial services industry impacts the entire organization. Comprehensive compliance risk management strategies are required to meet compliance obligations...
Mission Difficult, Not Impossible: Stabilizing Property Values
REQUIRED READING: Servicers have a long list of concerns on their minds these days: upholding portfolio quality, reducing operating costs, gaining efficiencies, mitigating...
J. Allan McCarthy: Building A Better Corporate Team
PERSON OF THE WEEK: The baseball legend Babe Ruth once remarked, 'The way a team plays as a whole determines its success.' In...
Paul Ryan On Housing: Is He Serious Or Delirious?
BLOG VIEW: When it comes to Paul Ryan, the Republican candidate for vice president, there is good news and bad news regarding his...
Paying Closer Attention To An Overlooked Affordable Housing Crisis
WORD ON THE STREET: Due to the lack of local investment in affordable housing in Indian Country, the long-term preservation of housing assets...
How To Preserve A Property Following A Foreclosure
REQUIRED READING: Every foreclosure represents a significant property preservation challenge. Servicing professionals and property preservation experts understand that while a foreclosure might feel...
What Does The Future Hold For The Federal Home Loan Banks?
REQUIRED READING: In today's environment, thinking about the future of the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) and their role in housing finance is...
Scott Hall: Community Banks And Today’s Mortgage Market
PERSON OF THE WEEK: As the mortgage banking industry continues to be reshaped in a tumultuous manner, community banks are finding themselves in...