Fiserv Updating Servicing Platform

Fiserv Inc. is updating its Loan Servicing Platform to make it more fully compatible with recent guidelines from the U.S. Treasury Department on home loan modifications. "From its inception the Fiserv platform was the first loan servicing system that was fully capable of supporting the Making Home Affordable modification program," the company said. But now, "in addition, several enhancements are underway, including additional deferred principal functionality, enhanced ability to gather personal financial information, and an [Home Affordable Modification Program]-specific screen to present a full picture of the modified loan," Fiserv said Wednesday. The Fiserv platform offers integrated default management tools that allow servicers to track and study loans being modified with the aim of helping servicers formulate best-option workout scenarios based on operational business rules while meeting HAMP guidelines.