DSNews delivers stories, ideas, links, companies, people, events, and videos impacting the mortgage default servicing industry.
Issue link: http://digital.dsnews.com/i/1535182
3 May 2025 May 2025 » C O N T E N T S 44 26 40 22 48 30 34 52 58 RENTAL INVESTMENT SNAPSHOT Strong renter demand, declining yields, and a tightening supply pipeline are rewriting the playbook for lenders, investors, and developers in 2025. Here's what the experts have to say about current trends and headwinds. STAYING NIMBLE IN A SHIFTING MARKET With a focus on single-family rentals and a fully integrated investment platform, Ninety9 Capital Founder and CEO Alex Hemani discusses how disciplined strategy, operational control, and vertical integration have helped the firm thrive amid an unpredictable real estate lan RETHINKING RENTAL: NRHC'S DAVID HOWARD ON SUPPLY, INNOVATION, AND POLICY With affordability at a premium and supply lagging, David Howard of the National Rental Home Council outlines how industry and policy can work together to expand housing options. INVESTING BEYOND YOUR BACKYARD Zach Lemaster of Rent to Retirement explains how rental strategies can help investors scale smarter across U.S. markets. Special Issue REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT Features PIERRE BUHLER ON THE BANKING SECTOR'S CROSSROADS In this debut of our "Five Points" feature, Pierre Buhler of SSA & Company outlines five critical forces reshaping the sector—and what they signal for housing finance and the broader economy. PREPARE NOW TO AVOID OPERATIONAL LAG John Cady of Citywide Home Mortgage explains that an uncertain market cycle is exactly when lenders should prepare for an inevitable rebound. THE GIG IS UP: TIME FOR LENDERS TO RETHINK INCOME VERIFICATIONS As more Americans generate income from multiple sources, new challenges are growing for lenders, as traditional underwriting models were not built for borrowers with varied or unpredictable income. HANDLING INSURANCE CLAIMS FROM A LENDERS PERSPECTIVE Attorney T. Robert Finlay discusses the importance for lenders in understanding their rights and obligations regarding insurance proceeds, and how to guide their clients in insurance-related matters. EXPERT INSIGHTS Chris Schafer, Senior Editor for Home Insurance, Insurify, discusses changes in the home insurance space, as climate change and risk continue to impact rates nationwide.