Author name: Ricky Vasquez

Opinion: Congress should protect property rights, not shift title risk to consumers and lenders

A home is more than a financial asset. It is where families build stability, save for the future and pass opportunity to the next generation. For many Americans, it is the largest investment they will ever make. That investment depends on a strong, transparent system that is accountable to the people it serves. When a […]

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Altadena, California - Bank of America - Feb. 1, 2025

Billions at stake as Supreme Court mulls interest on escrow

The Eaton Fire destroyed much of Altadena, California, including Bank of America’s branch on Lake Avenue. Processing Content Key insight: At least 12 states have passed laws requiring banks to pay interest on escrow accounts in a complex legal battle over federal preemption of state laws.  What’s at stake: The case deepens a federal circuit

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How Valon and Carrington plan to crack a servicing tech duopoly

One of 2026’s latest acquisition deals involves two companies eyeing growth — one through addition and the other via the sale of assets, allowing it to focus on its core mission since inception.   Processing Content The May deal between Valon Technologies and Carrington Mortgage Services spotlights two running themes in the current wave of mergers

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