Ellie Mae Touts Encompass Enhancements

Dublin, Calif.-based Ellie Mae has launched a new edition of its mortgage automation system, Encompass Professional Edition, geared toward giving mortgage brokers more marketing functionality.Encompass Professional Edition is a multi-user program that adds marketing and productivity tools beyond those included in Encompass Standard Edition. Unlike other Encompass loan origination products, the new product features a marketing campaign manager, contact synchronization with Outlook and ACT!, and a software development toolkit enabling users to develop custom applications around Encompass, Ellie Mae said. All the added features of Encompass Professional will also be rolled into Encompass Anywhere, Ellie Mae's Web-based application. The company can be found on the Web at http://www.elliemae.com.