Loan subservicer Dovenmuehle Mortgage laying off 212 workers

Illinois-based Dovenmuehle Mortgage, which collects monthly payments from homeowners in all 50 states on behalf of lenders and investors, says it’s cutting HQ staff but not closing down. Continue reading

Mr. Cooper back online after ‘precautionary’ 4-day shutdown

More than 4 million homeowners send their mortgage payments to Mr. Cooper, but it’s unclear how many had their data exposed as the company continues to investigate a breach discovered on Halloween. Continue reading

Mortgage assistance for Hawaii fire victims includes forbearance help

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration outlined relief for homeowners as FEMA and the state of Hawaii rushed to provide emergency housing for displaced residents. Continue reading

Planet Home Lending acquires $10B in mortgage servicing rights

The bulk acquisition of servicing rights to 45,000 Ginnie Mae loans brings Planet’s servicing portfolio to $94 billion, with more purchases eyed for 2023. Continue reading

Even after layoffs, 3 in 4 mortgage lenders lost money in Q4 2022

Lenders lost $2,812 per loan as business dropped off faster than they could trim expenses and production costs hit a record-high $12,450 per loan, a Mortgage Bankers Association survey found. Continue reading

Federal consumer watchdog flags mortgage servicers’ junk fees

The CFPB alleges mortgage servicers charged excessive late fees, assessed “fake” private mortgage insurance premiums and made homeowners pay for unnecessary inspections. Continue reading

Mr. Cooper lays out path to $1T mortgage servicing rights portfolio

Rising mortgage rates have many lenders looking to sell servicing rights, creating an opportunity for a Dallas-based company that now collects payments on $870 billion in loans. Continue reading

Wells Fargo paying $3.7B to settle mortgage, auto loan allegations

Federal regulators allege bank improperly denied thousands of mortgage loan modifications over at least seven years, in some cases leading customers to lose their homes. Continue reading

Carrington grudgingly signs off on $5.25M COVID-19 relief settlement

CFPB alleges some homeowners who sought forbearance during the pandemic were charged improper late fees and weren’t fully informed of their options. Continue reading

Haven scores $8M Series A to help mortgage servicers cross market

The latest funding round, led by Fifth Wall with participation by Fidelity National Financial, RWT Horizons and 1Sharpe Ventures, brings the total funding to date to $13.5 million. Continue reading