The Top 10 Stories of 2011: It was up and down for the mortgage business in 2011. Foreclosures up and originations down, unfortunately! Big originators walked away from certain types of lending, Fannie Mae dabbled in buying servicing rights, the government agencies worried about risk levels in their portfolios, lenders left $1 trillion in applications unfunded, and technology found its own very special brand of roiled waters. And now, it’s on to 2012.

The Top 10 Stories of 2011: It was up and down for the mortgage business in 2011. Foreclosures up and originations down, unfortunately! Big originators walked away from certain types of lending, Fannie Mae dabbled in buying servicing rights, the government agencies worried about risk levels in their portfolios, lenders left $1 trillion in applications unfunded, and technology found its own very special brand of roiled waters. And now, it’s on to 2012.

2011 Mortgage Technology Lasting Impact Award: The Lasting Impact Award acknowledges an individual, group or company responsible for a technology initiative or development proven to have an enduring influence that’s transformed mortgage finance. Here are the finalists for the 2011 award.

2011 Mortgage Technology Harnessing Mobile Award: The Harnessing Mobile Award commends the development and implementation of mobile technology in the mortgage industry. Here are the finalists for the inaugural 2011 award.

2011 Mortgage Technology Servicer of the Year Award: The Servicer of the Year Award recognizes a servicer using technology to optimize management of performing and distressed mortgage portfolios and ensures efficient communication with borrowers, investors and the mortgage servicing support industry. Here are the finalists for the 2011 award.

2011 Mortgage Technology Online Originator Award: The Online Originator Award commends a lender with a comprehensive strategy to use Web-based technologies to generate borrower leads and convert them into closed loans. Here are the finalists for the inaugural 2011 award.