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After implosion, FGMC files for bankruptcy

Housing Wire

FGMC) and its affiliate Maverick II Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Wednesday. . The company said the bankruptcy action has no impact on closed mortgages, which are already serviced by third parties. The debtor-in-possession financing, however, needs the Delaware bankruptcy court’s approval.

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Nonbank Hometown Lenders files for bankruptcy

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Hometown Lenders has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Alabama, blaming the Federal Reserve’s policy to curb inflation for its debacle. ” The lender closed on October 13, 2023, amid a challenging mortgage market. The Modex data shows that it originated about $900 million in loans that year.

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CFPB received fewer reverse mortgage complaints in 2024

Housing Wire

There were a total of 298 consumer complaints submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in 2024 that were related to the reverse mortgage industry, according to a database maintained by the bureau. And about 10% of the total share of complaints were related to issues with loan closings.

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Mortgage industry veteran Tammy Richards takes on new role at Kind Lending

Housing Wire

Richards has a long history in leadership and executive roles in the mortgage industry. Shortly after leaving, she sued loanDepot for allegedly closing loans without proper documentation in the lead-up to its initial public offering. At the time of her hiring, she remained the CEO of LendArch. The case is still ongoing.

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Transforming the mortgage and real estate process: Insights from Tech100 leaders

Housing Wire

Here’s what these the leaders of these organizations had to share: “ Traditionally, the insurable title process has been time-consuming and manually intensive, often delaying closings and increasing costs. It’s a game-changer for an industry often bogged down by outdated, siloed processes.

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Origins: When a reverse mortgage saved a client from bankruptcy

Housing Wire

This guy was in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy at the time, was behind on credit cards and on his mortgage, and was on the verge of losing his house. He also had mobility challenges, so Rodriguez assisted with filing court documents in conjunction with the reverse mortgage origination process in order to address the bankruptcy.

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A closer look at investor attitudes and trends in reverse mortgage stocks

Housing Wire

In the case of FOA — the current industry leader — the earnings results were robust. While Ellington’s results were softer in comparison , company leaders remain bullish on profitability prospects for Longbridge and the wider industry. With several top 10 reverse mortgage lenders now active in some form within the U.S.

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