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Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. reports developments tied to its real estate and mortgage services platform, including operating results, sales activity, segment performance and customer wins. The company serves mortgage servicers, real estate investors, originators, financial institutions and government-sponsored enterprises through its Servicer and Real Estate and Origination segments.
Recurring updates include Lenders One mortgage cooperative activity, Origination solutions such as Lenders One Credit and Lenders One Verification, and Equator, Altisource's SaaS platform for residential real estate asset management. Company news also covers Hubzu inventory, title and foreclosure trustee services, earnings calls, and leadership or governance changes affecting business units.
Granite Risk Management has introduced the one2one Fund Control remote inspection service, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in residential construction inspections. By using video technology, builders can conduct live inspections without needing on-site visits, significantly reducing delays and promoting faster fund releases from lenders. This innovative solution aims to improve builder satisfaction and streamline the construction draw process. Early adopters report a halving of the time required for draw requests, marking a transformative change in construction financing.
Altisource Portfolio Solutions (NASDAQ: ASPS) has launched a new program, the Signature Seller Assisted Sale, aimed at helping borrowers avoid foreclosure amid rising delinquencies. With nearly 3 million loans in forbearance, the program allows borrowers to sell their homes gracefully as a short sale or equity sale. It benefits mortgage servicers by potentially reducing foreclosure properties, lowering management burdens. The program includes services like valuation and marketing through Hubzu, with no fees for participating servicers, aiming for optimal outcomes for borrowers, servicers, and investors.
Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. reported third quarter 2020 service revenue of $85.4 million, a 36% decrease year-over-year, primarily due to COVID-19 impacts. The company faced a net loss of $(13.2) million compared to a net income of $7.2 million in Q3 2019. However, adjusted EBITDA improved to $6.4 million, up $8.5 million from Q2 2020. Looking ahead, Altisource anticipates 2021 service revenue between $250 million and $270 million and adjusted EBITDA of $35 million to $43 million.
Hubzu, a top online real estate marketing platform, has launched a new mobile app for residential buyers. This app enhances access to Hubzu's features, enabling users to bid on homes, including retail and foreclosures, from their mobile devices. The platform has successfully facilitated over 225,000 home sales and 4.5 million bids since 2009. The app will soon introduce proxy bidding and integrates with Hubzu’s foreclosure app. This innovation reflects Hubzu's commitment to leveraging technology to improve property investment processes.
Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (NASDAQ: ASPS) will report its third quarter 2020 earnings on October 29, 2020. A press release and presentation will be accessible on their website in the Investor Relations section. Additionally, a conference call to discuss the results will take place at 8:30 a.m. EDT the same day. Interested parties should log onto the website 15 minutes early to ensure proper setup. A replay will be available approximately two hours post-call and can be accessed for 30 days.
Altisource Portfolio Solutions (NASDAQ: ASPS) has expanded its operations center in El Paso, Texas, to accommodate a surge in mortgage-related inquiries from homeowners. The addition of trained single point of contact (SPOC) representatives aims to improve customer service for financial institutions facing increased demand due to moratoriums and forbearance plans. Altisource offers scalable, bilingual support to help clients manage fluctuating call volumes while potentially reducing fixed costs. The company seeks to strengthen client relationships post-pandemic, continuing to enhance operational efficiency.
Vendorly, a SaaS vendor oversight platform, announced a reseller agreement with Secure Insight to enhance protection against wire fraud in the lending and banking sectors. This partnership aims to improve Vendorly's third-party risk management (TPRM) capabilities by integrating Secure Insight's extensive database of vetted vendors. The collaboration enhances due diligence processes, allowing financial institutions to adopt TPRM best practices prescribed by regulatory agencies. The integration promises a more efficient solution for safeguarding against wire fraud, bolstering Vendorly's value proposition.
Altisource Portfolio Solutions reported Q2 2020 service revenue of $91.0 million, down 52% from Q2 2019, primarily due to the impact of COVID-19. Loss before income taxes was $(33.7) million and adjusted EBITDA stood at $(2.1) million. The company ended the quarter with $68 million in cash. A significant decline in foreclosure activity contributed to lower service revenue, but Altisource plans to reduce costs and projects 2021 service revenue between $250 million and $270 million, with adjusted EBITDA margins of 14% to 16%.
Altisource Portfolio Solutions (NASDAQ: ASPS) will report its second quarter 2020 earnings on August 6, 2020. Investors can access the press release and presentation through the Investor Relations section of Altisource's website. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 8:30 a.m. EDT, where management will discuss the results. A replay will be available on the website two hours after the call, lasting for approximately 30 days. Altisource specializes in integrated services and technology for the real estate and mortgage sectors.
Premium Title has enhanced its e-close capabilities by adding remote online notarization (RON) to its existing services, which already include hybrid and total e-close options. This move aims to assist customers in digitizing the loan closing process, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company has successfully processed over 9,000 purchase transactions electronically. Vice President Ben Hall emphasized the company’s adaptability in offering virtual closings, positioning Premium Title as a leader in the mortgage industry amid changing consumer needs.