News reports of the negative impact to borrowers from the partial claims program's discontinuation, and a letter from Senate Democrats, appear to have prompted the statement. https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/va-calling-on-servicers-to-suspend-foreclosures-through-may
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The hottest housing markets in 2024
Home buyers appear to place the highest priority on affordability, with cities in the Midwest and Northeast taking the majority of top spots on Zillow's list. https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/list/the-hottest-housing-markets-in-2024
Brookfield Property’s debt cut to junk by S&P
The credit grader lowered Brookfield Property's score by two steps to BB from BBB-, the lowest level of investment grade, and the rating remains on negative outlook. https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/articles/brookfield-propertys-debt-cut-to-junk-by-s-p
Altisource Asset to be led by William Erbey
The former chairman of Ocwen and once-related Altisource businesses is filling the role vacated last year by Jason Kopcak and then interim CEO Danya Sawyer. https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/altisource-asset-to-be-led-by-william-erbey
Home buying migration trends are going backward: Redfin
The share of relocators was 23.9% in November, the first annual decline recorded by the brokerage but still well above the 19% pre-pandemic rate. https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/news/home-buying-migration-trends-are-moving-backward-redfin