Mortgage technology

Genworth Financial has added two new executives to the management team at its U.S. mortgage insurance subsidiary.

Fraudsters are looking for easy targets, because once a technology scam is detected the banking industry will quickly take action to thwart future instances by patching up network defenses.

In today’s multifaceted lending environment lenders need to use sophisticated loan servicing systems that support multiple business channels and adapt to ever-changing industry rules and regulations.

Pricing engines have moved from a tool to help sell loans to a “compliance-ready tool” for use by originators.

Today, borrowers can close loans whenever and wherever their schedule permits, thanks to mobile notaries.

Mortech has added new day-to-day lending process functionality to its Marksman software.

The American Bankers Association is warning regulators that many banks will not be able to meet the January effective date for the qualified mortgage rule.

Ellie Mae said that Union Mortgage Group has selected Encompass360 as its mortgage management solution.

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems persuaded a judge to throw out a lawsuit by Minnesota’s Ramsey and Hennepin counties claiming the use of MERS to avoid paying mortgage-assignment filing fees violates state law.

Ohio is in dire need for new policies that improve the foreclosure process and promote job growth so the state’s housing and economic recovery takes hold.

Equifax has introduced a tool designed to deliver a more in-depth picture of past credit behavior and future mortgage loan credit risk.

Michael Deery does a lot of writing, both for traditional and social media outlets, and is successful in attracting customers.

For lenders it is a new era in which rates have risen and purchase mortgages have made a bit of a comeback.

Gone is the day when homeowners had to physically visit the bank or title company office to sign loan documents in front of a notary.

Altisource Portfolio Solutions has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire real estate and mortgage software services provider Equator.

Real Estate Services and Technology Report has updated its loan disposition calculation software with the new HAMP guidelines that expand and extend the program through the end of 2015.

The 2013 Top Tech-Savvy Lenders and Servicers commends mortgage companies that use technology to improve processes, provide exceptional customer service and increase business. Mortgage Technology is pleased to announce the mortgage companies named to this year's list.

We're hearing a lot about the upcoming NFL season, with the first real games right around the corner.

Monona State Bank in Wisconsin has selected Ellie Mae’s mortgage software.

CoreLogic has added a new online pool tracking service to all of its data validated broker price opinions to help clients view the status of their orders in a timely manner.