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Author Archives: Mirasha Brown

Mirasha Brown is a graduate of Florida A&M University and is pursuing a masters degree at Syracuse University. Born and raised in Florida, she has contributed to public relations and marketing campaigns for Rent The Runway and Billboard. She is a communications specialist with The Five Star and a contributing writer to DS News and MReport.

CFPB Sees Drop in Mortgage-Related Complaints

Although mortgage-related complaints was listed as the third most-complained about consumer financial products and services, the rate of mortgage complaints are currently sitting around the national average, according to the CFPB’s recent monthly report. Also, find out which financial institutions made the list of the top ten companies that received the most complaints.

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The Week Ahead: What’s Next for Pending Home Sales?

On Wednesday, March 29th, the National Association of Realtor (NAR) will be releasing its latest Pending Home Sales Index. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for NAR, stated that a decline in contract signings during December 2016 indicated that activity will likely be “choppy in coming months,” as buyers struggle to find the perfect home in their price range. Also, read the full lineup of industry reports that will be releasing this week.

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First American Executive Awarded as ‘Valuation Visionary’

The Valuation Visionary award recognizes a standout collateral valuation professional every year who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation and professionalism. Winners are nominated by their peers within the Collateral Risk Network. The recipient will be awarded at the Valuation Expo East on March 20, 2017, in Orlando, Florida.

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Ocwen Appoints Independent Member on its Board of Directors

The company has also increased the size of the Board from eight members to nine after the appointment of the newest Board member. Ronald J. Korn, a Director at Ocwen, has informed the Board that he will retire from the Director position this May. Upon Korn’s resignation, the size of the Board will be reduced from nine members to eight.

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