Foreclosure Down…and Up for 2018

Year-end mortgage foreclosure data released by Attom data Solutions showed U.S. Foreclosure activity dropped to a thirteen (13) year low in 2018.  In spite of this good news, there were areas that suffered higher foreclosure rates in the same period.  Among those with rising foreclosure rates, Texas, Michigan and Florida were among the highest in…

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Former Fannie Mae REO Foreclosure Specialist indicted for Accepting Bribes

Given the recent market volatility, the accusation against former Fannie Mae REO Foreclosure Specialist, Shirene Hernandez, is no longer a leading story. But Homeowners losing their homes to foreclosure can’t overlook this issue. Banks have been accused of mortgage fraud, robo-signing, foreclosure fraud and more. When have you heard charges against Fannie Mae (FNMA)? Now…

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