Author name: Ricky Vasquez

Academy Mortgage’s decision to settle its data breach case for nearly $2 million adds to a growing body of evidence: lenders facing similar claims are choosing to pay rather than fight. As mortgage companies rack up millions in breach-related settlements this year, the calculus for in-house counsel and risk teams is becoming clearer, litigation is […]

A dearth of vacant properties means potential buyers may need to look for other opportunities in their search for a home, according to a new report from Attom.  Processing Content The nation’s overall vacancy rate stands at 1.3%, the real estate analytics and data provider said in its third-quarter analysis of empty units and abandoned

Mortgage rates barely budged again on Thursday, but there was far less data to digest compared to Wednesday. Bonds (which dictate rates) were steady to slightly weaker. The “weaker” part connotes higher rates, but the weakness was late in the day and too small for most mortgage lenders to do anything about it. What does