Origination

SureDocs, a la mode's e-signature system, has applied its 3.5 millionth e-signature.

Origination vendor ProLender Solutions Inc. has released an FHA Connection interface.

Until now, there has been no price competition among title insurance providers in New York State. But EnTitle Insurance Co. has received approval from state regulators to reduce its rates by 10% below what the other underwriters charge.

Customer service is what differentiates the top sales people from the rest of the crowd. For Christopher Vincent Hussain, his dedication to customer service is shown in the name of his company, WeFit2U Inc.

The mortgage broker will survive the financial reform process, declared the incoming president of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers William Howe, and the trade group is taking steps to insure its own survival.

The former president and chief operating officer of Fidelity National Financial, Patrick Stone, has returned to an active role in the title insurance business and is looking to turn WFG National Title Insurance Co., Lake Oswego, Ore., into a national player.

PMI Mortgage Insurance Co., the nation's second largest MI in terms of policies-in-force, said it is expanding its sales staff nationwide, adding executives to four key regions in response to improving market conditions.

Wells Fargo & Co. originated $20.8 billion of FHA-backed mortgages in the first quarter, ranking first nationwide, according to new survey figures compiled by National Mortgage News.

The Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals has voted to "pursue re-affiliation" with the National Association of Mortgage Brokers.

More than three years after the mortgage crisis began, some lenders are still selling loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac without properly verifying borrowers' ability to pay.