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Nutter Home Loans scores a win in case brought by DOJ

Housing Wire

It accused the lender of ”forging certifications and using unqualified underwriters to approve Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM),” according to the original announcement. DOJ had alleged in a civil complaint that from 2008-2010, Nutter failed to comply with U.S.

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1.2 million homes face wildfire risk in California

Housing Wire

Increasing wildfire risk resulting from climate change is a growing problem for insurers and homebuyers in affected areas, particularly California, according to a new report from data provider CoreLogic. CoreLogic said insurers’ models should account for the current risk landscape, including climate change considerations.

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HECM program study assesses policy impacts of recent years

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) in 2022 aimed to assess the state of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program over a 20-year period. The bulk of losses came from loans that originated between 2006 and 2010,” the report stated.

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Mr. Cooper settles $90M lawsuit over illegal foreclosures

Housing Wire

Cooper] broke that trust by engaging in unfair and deceptive practices prohibited by the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, as well as violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and the Homeowner’s Protection Act.”. “[Mr. Specifically, the CFPB alleged that between Jan. 2012 and Jan.

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HECM study assesses financial impacts of program over 20 years

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) in 2022 aimed to assess the state of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program over a 20-year period. A study commissioned by the U.S.

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DOJ files complaint against lender for alleged use of unqualified underwriters and forgery

Housing Wire

The complaint announced on Friday alleges that in order to significantly increase its loan production, Nutter used unqualified underwriters lacking the requirements established by HUD to review and approve HECMs that Nutter ultimately insured with the FHA. When reached for comment, Edward T.

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WFG reduces time and cost in real estate transactions

Housing Wire

WFG National Title Insurance Company (WFG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Williston Financial Group and a national title insurance underwriter dedicated to taking time and cost out of real estate transactions. DecisionPoint offers immediate title clearance for about a third of U.S. properties. ” Patrick F.