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U.S. foreclosure activity ticked up significantly in January: Attom

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properties through completed real estate-owned (REO) foreclosures in January. We remain vigilant in monitoring these trends to understand their full impact on foreclosure activity.” Foreclosure completions increased in 19 states Lenders repossessed 3,954 U.S.

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Financial services firm Consolidated Analytics acquires Real Info

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Over the years, Consolidated Analytics has evolved from a residential property valuation provider to a provider of complete mortgage loan life cycle solutions, including valuation, due diligence, business process services and consulting and advisory.

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FHFA extends forbearance policies for up to 15 months

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Alongside its forbearance announcement the FHFA also released that the Enterprises are extending the moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate owned (REO) evictions until March 31, 2021 – one month past the previous deadline set for Feb. ” What role can mortgage brokers play in fair housing?

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Foreclosure filings rose in October. Could this trend continue in 2025?

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The report only considers homes in default, auction and real estate-owned (REO) status — i.e., those owned by a bank, government agency or another party after foreclosure. Only filings listed in the Attom data warehouse in Q3 2023 were considered, although the company noted that some filings may come from Q2 2023.

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Property services company MCS enters reverse mortgage space

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has been in business for more than 50 years and offers regulatory compliant default, rental and real estate-owned (REO) residential and commercial property preservation services. It also says that Five Brothers will be integrated into MCS to offer property preservation, maintenance and renovation services.

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FHFA extends foreclosure and eviction moratorium to Jan. 31

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However, the extension also applies to real estate owned (REO) evictions, which are properties that have been acquired by an enterprise through foreclosure or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure transactions. “This extension gives peace of mind to the more than 28 million homeowners with an Enterprise-backed mortgage,” said Calabria.

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FHFA extends foreclosure, eviction moratorium to February

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Tuesday that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will once again extend moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate owned evictions, this time until Feb. 28, 2021. “To