Home >> Author Archives: Joey Pizzolato (page 8)

Author Archives: Joey Pizzolato

Joey Pizzolato is the Online Editor of DS News and MReport. He is a graduate of Spalding University, where he holds a holds an MFA in Writing as well as DePaul University, where he received a B.A. in English. His fiction and nonfiction have been published in a variety of print and online journals and magazines. To contact Pizzolato, email [email protected].

Back to the Future

In a move reminiscent of 2008’s increased popularity of subprime loans, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a bulletin Monday to national banks and federal associations that outlines practices to help manage programs that originate loans with a loan-to-value ratio over 100 percent. But is this responsible lending, or the same mistake from nearly a decade ago?

Read More »

Build Up, Build Out

New construction starts are on the rise at the start of Q3, which bodes well for coming months. See how specific regions performed across the country in this report.

Read More »

Say Hello to Mr. Cooper

With Nationstar's rebranding now official, MReport sat down with CEO and Chairman Jay Bray as he introduced the new brand—Mr.Cooper. Take a look at this exclusive interview.

Read More »

Boomers Looking Forward

The future is about planning ahead, whether that means building home equity or saving for retirement, forward thinking is paramount. And it would seem more American’s are becoming concerned with what’s ahead.

Read More »

Cash vs. Credit

Inventory is tight, which is driving more buyers to pay cash for their homes instead of taking more traditional avenues to secure a loan. See what’s driving this trend here.

Read More »

Summer Slump

Data analyzed from 54 metros points toward a dip in sales, but how long will it last?

Read More »

Freddie Mac Names Stacey Goodman CIO 

Freddie Mac announced on Thursday that Stacey Goodman will join Freddie Mac as EVP and CIO. Her tenure will begin on September 25, 2017. Goodman has over 25 years of technology experience in the financial services industry.

Read More »

Republican Governors Association Probe

Richard Cordray is taking heat once again due to rumors circulating that he intends to run for Governor of Ohio when his tenure as the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ends.

Read More »