Ellie Mae Utility Responds to LoanBridge

Ellie Mae, Dublin, Calif., has announced the release of ePASS Express, a utility designed to keep Calyx Point users connected to its participating lenders despite the threat of LoanBridge.San Jose, Calif-based Calyx Software released LoanBridge to control the interfaces its Point users have with lenders to ensure that they work with the company's new DataServer product and that outside companies aren't writing unauthorized interfaces. ePASS Express is an application the size of an instant messenger that runs alongside Point to make it possible for users to connect to participating ePASS lenders without having to exit Point, according to Ellie Mae. The application is free, can be downloaded and operational in seconds, and gives the user access to ePASS lenders. It also allows the user to create custom links to lenders or third-party services that don't participate with ePASS, and includes market data, news, and frequently asked questions, Ellie Mae said. Further product information can be found on the Web at http://www.epassexpress.com.