Challenges in Property Preservation

In this edition of DS5: Inside the Industry, leaders from the property preservation industry discuss the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists include Michael Greenbaum, COO of Safeguard Properties; Jim Pike, who is the VP of Operations for Xome; Denia Ray, the SVP of MSI, an Insight One Solutions company; and Timika Scott, the SVP…

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Conservatorship’s Next Steps

This episode of DS5: Inside the Industry brings you an exclusive interview with Thomas Wade, Director of Financial Services Policy for the American Action Forum. Wade speaks on the challenges involved in transitioning Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship. Wade notes that the current administration “does seem to be moving towards releasing the GSEs from conservatorship.”…

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Is the Refi Boom Here to Last?

Featured on DS5: Inside the Industry, Joe Tyrrell, COO, Ellie Mae, discusses the latest trends in refinances and millennial homebuyers. Tyrell delves into how long low-interest rates and continuing increasing refinance rates can bolster the origination market. He will also discuss what COVID-19 and its impact on housing affect millennials who are looking to enter the…

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Non-QM Currently ‘Paused’

The latest installment of DS5: Inside the Industry features an exclusive interview with Aaron Samples, CEO, First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation. Samples discusses the trends, challenges, and struggles facing the non-QM industry, and why it has currently taken a “pause.”

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Former Freddie Mac CEO Discusses Market Stabilization

Tune in to the newest DS5: Inside the Industry for a conversation with industry veteran Don Layton, Freddie Mac CEO (2012-2019) and Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies Senior Industry Fellow. He shares his thoughts on how the Fed has worked to stabilize the mortgage market. He’ll also touch on how the GSEs are working…

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