Mortgage technology

Ranieri Partners and WL Ross & Co. are selling its commercial real estate advisory services company, Situs, to Stone Point Capital.

Mortgage information provider Ellie Mae has named a new chief executive.

With 2015 in full swing, National Mortgage News is taking a look at the biggest trends and topics that will shape 2015.

Will you make changes to the way you do business to get what you want, or have you grown complacent with what you have?

The next 12 months could be a rather bumpy ride for the mortgage industry as consumers take more control over the loan origination process.

Take a look back at National Mortgage News' top stories of 2014.

The Harnessing Mobile Award commends the development and implementation of mobile technology in the mortgage industry. Learn about this year's finalists and see who won the 2014 MT Award.

The Lasting Impact Award honors an individual, group or company responsible for a technology initiative or development proven to have an enduring influence that's transformed mortgage finance. Learn about this year's finalists and see who won the 2014 MT Award.

The Lenders' Choice Award commends the technology provider that offers the best customer service, value proposition and overall user experience. The winner is selected by a vote of industry professionals from mortgage lending and servicing institutions. Learn about this year's finalists and see who won the 2014 MT Award.

Social media broadly distributes information to users of financial services, yet also creates a new sphere for potential compliance risks, especially for servicers.

Credit Karma has begun offering on-demand access to credit reports from Equifax.

Experian will now offer FICO credit scores through its direct-to-consumer products, the Costa Mesa, Calif.-based credit bureau announced today.

Data Facts Inc., a mortgage credit report and verification services provider based in Cordova, Tenn., has adopted AccountChek, a deposit verification service provided by FormFree.

The ongoing push for more robust loan data will continue in 2015, as market participants across the mortgage lifecycle adopt new regulatory requirements and take advantage of recent developments in paperless processing and self-service capabilities.

The Online Originator Award acknowledges a lender that has demonstrated a commitment to using Web-based technologies to generate borrower leads and convert them into closed loans. Learn about this year's finalists and see who won the 2014 MT Award.

The government-sponsored enterprises' changes to their representations and warranties regulations could increase lending — and some risks. Here's the downside to the move and how lenders can mitigate related concerns.

The Release of the Year Award recognizes a new software, platform, alliance or initiative that's expected to have the broadest future impact on the mortgage industry. Learn about this year's finalists and see who won the 2014 MT Award.

Black Knight Financial Services Inc., a mortgage-technology company formed from businesses previously owned by Lender Processing Services Inc., filed for a $100 million initial public offering.

As the mortgage industry heads into the New Year, National Mortgage News is taking a look at the biggest trends and topics that will shape 2015.

The Servicing Trailblazer Award acknowledges a servicer or vendor initiative, product or platform that uses technology to optimize mortgage portfolio management and ensures efficient communication with borrowers, investors and the mortgage servicing support industry. Learn about this year's finalists and see who won the 2014 MT Award.