Mobile technology

Large banks will gain the advantage in offering online mortgages because of their greater financial resources, pricing capabilities and cross-selling ability, Fitch Ratings said.

loanDepot has invested $80 million in a three-part digital lending platform called mello and is opening a 65,000-square-foot technology campus in Irvine, Calif.

From blockchain to digital labor, here's a recap of the best moments and insights from the Mortgage Bankers Association's 2017 technology conference.

Here's an early look at what technology developers will be doing to dazzle and impress lenders and servicers during the Mortgage Bankers Association's technology conference in Chicago.

A startup lender is catering to tech-savvy, do-it-yourself borrowers by using online and mobile tools to replace the upfront sales and marketing work of salespeople.

Dramatic shifts in borrower expectations and a growing purchase market have elevated consumer-direct mortgages from a refi-driven channel to an alternative for staff-heavy lending to homebuyers.

The mortgage lending industry may not yet be ready to share the market with marketplace lenders, but their choices are slim: Either get on board or get out of the way.

JPMorgan Chase has partnered with fintech firm Roostify to build a digital self-service mortgage platform that will allow consumers to upload and electronically sign mortgage documents.

Despite claims that digitizing the mortgage process will require less human capital, consumer desires for people on the other end of the phone or computer will keep mortgage loan officers in demand for the foreseeable future.

CoreLogic has released a new mobile application that provides access to property data and analytics.

While precise definitions vary, the term generally describes a smooth customer experience that may not even require a phone call or branch visit.

Ellie Mae has rolled out an extension to its Encompass Lending Platform to allow loan officers to originate loans in a mobile environment.

Nationstar Mortgage Holdings has unveiled a new website and mobile application, which will include educational content, interactive data tools and modules regarding mortgage payments.

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. is rolling out a new mobile application that allows consumers to apply for a loan, scan documents and get updates on their loan status through real-time push notifications.

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The rise of digital mortgages and increasing lender consolidation are just two reasons mortgage brokers should make the transition to mortgage banking sooner rather than later.

Construction loans are a big source of interest income for community banks but also carry a lot of risk. A few fintech firms say their platforms can reduce the risk and improve the lending process.

The Federal Communications Commission has denied a request to exempt servicers from getting consent before robo-calling borrowers' mobile phones, rejecting arguments that the waiver would enable the mortgage industry to better help delinquent borrowers.

Greg Carmichael, who has been on the job nearly a year as Fifth Third's CEO, has started putting his stamp on the company by aggressively trimming branches in favor of mobile, seeking to build up its consumer credit business and retooling the balance sheet.

Automated underwriting and compliance services provider LoanScorecard has released a new product and pricing engine for portfolio lenders and originators.