Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic stress it is imposing on residential mortgage borrowers, lenders and servicers, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently released a compliance bulletin and policy guidance regarding the handling of information and documents in mortgage servicing transfers. While not specifically motivated by the COVID-19 crisis, Bulletin 2020-02
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Representations and Warranties Insurance in Mortgage M&A – Challenges and Opportunities
The use of representations and warranties insurance policies in M&A transactions has grown exponentially in the past decade. While the use of this type of insurance in acquisitions of residential mortgage originators and servicers is less common, there is tremendous opportunity for growth in the mortgage sector. This Legal Update discusses the benefits of these…
Pryor to Speak at the MBA IMB 2020 Conference
By Lauren Pryor on
Please join Lauren Pryor on Wednesday February 5, 2020 at the IMB 2020 conference to discuss trends in mortgage M&A deals, including structural options, pricing considerations and risk analysis. https://www.mba.org/conferences-and-education/event-mini-sites/independent-mortgage-bankers-conference/schedule?id=12754_690697&expand=true