Resources, education and tools from MCS to help manage and preserve assets across
the Commercial, Single-Family Rental and Property Preservation industries.
A hurricane’s projected path shifts toward a market where you manage hundreds of properties. Which assets could be exposed? What work might help protect them before the storm arrives? For mortgage servicers, those questions continue after an event, when teams need to...
From the street, a defaulted property may appear quiet. Behind the scenes, people are inspecting its condition, reviewing documentation, coordinating maintenance and determining what needs to happen next. No single person or function carries a property from...
Back-to-school season brings new schedules, fresh supplies and a review of the basics. It’s also a good time to sharpen your property preservation strategy. Your assignment stays the same: protect vacant and defaulted properties, meet timelines and reduce portfolio...
When you’re managing assets in default, missing or delayed property information can quickly hinder the process that follows. Because property preservation teams are often the first professionals onsite, they can provide the earliest reliable view of the asset. When...
Inspections sit behind most decisions and are required by investors and insurers in servicing and default. When the right inspection is ordered at the right time, processes stay in motion. When they don’t, you create additional risk and fall out of compliance.That...
Protecting Performance, Reducing Risk and Preserving Asset Value Property preservation is critical to protecting asset value and it directly impacts your ability to meet timelines and stay compliant. Missed deadlines, inconsistent work and errors in the field quickly...
Most people don’t think about what happens to a property when a mortgage becomes delinquent or enters the foreclosure process. Yet behind the scenes, teams across the mortgage servicing industry work every day to ensure those homes remain secure, maintained and...
Protecting Servicers from Risk and Unnecessary Fines Mortgage servicers face constant pressure to maintain properties in compliance with local codes and ordinances. When violations occur, they can quickly lead to fines, delays and increased risk exposure. Effective...
Properly boarding windows is commonly necessary for securing vacant properties, safeguarding against break-ins and vandalism, and caring for a property that’s been damaged by a natural disaster. Traditionally, plywood has been used for securing vacant properties, but...
The mortgage services industry has faced tough headwinds over the last few years, from higher interest rates and home prices to lower inventory levels. But there are dynamics at play—including pent-up demand, potential regulatory changes and a shift toward...
