Mortgage technology

Attus Technologies, a provider of regulatory compliance products, has introduced six new Dodd-Frank Act planning and mortgage reform compliance self-assessment modules to its Managed Compliance Service.

Given the pace and complexity of changes impacting the mortgage industry, getting it right the first time can be quite a challenge.

When faced with a regulatory change that impacts business operations, there are two ways to view the challenge: as a crisis or as an opportunity.

A plug-in developed by Quandis enables attorneys to verify whether borrowers are protected by the active duty provisions of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act from an Excel spreadsheet.

A survey released by Ellie Mae found that bankers remain concerned about regulation and compliance costs, but many believe they can benefit from reduced competition and other lenders are forced out of the mortgage business.

Integra Group Real Estate said that through the first six months of 2012, its transaction volume increased 28% compared to the same time period a year ago even though overall REO sales in the region dropped.

Bank of America’s alliance with Hope LoanPort may give a new boost to the number of modifications completed hereon.

SAS Security Intelligence software provides fraud prevention and security protection in a single platform operating across all delivery channels and an entire bank's business.

Among the issues to be considered in creating the right match between lender and provider is culture, capability and flexibility

RealtyTrac, a Web-based foreclosure database firm, appointed Jamie Moyle as chief executive officer.

• CFPB Disclosure Redesign • Product and Investor Data • International Mortgage Tech • Universal Lending Systems

The CFPB is working on a real estate issue that gets to the core of its purpose: transparency and better disclosures of costly loan process fees.

It is widely recognized throughout the industry that short sale completions are increasing.

A consultant with Potomac Partners told National Mortgage News that the "System for Award Management" seems to be running a bit better.

A General Services Administration website that FHA lenders must check before approving loans crashed Monday and has been down most of the week, delaying mortgage closings, National Mortgage News has learned.

Lenders of all sizes are looking into becoming servicers, bringing us full circle back to the days when virtually every lender serviced their own loans.

It’s (almost) late summer and what better time to throw out a ‘loose ends’ blog on several story leads, ideas, and thoughts that have been knocking around my head (and inbox) of late.

The judges of the Mortgage Technology Awards have selected this year's finalists. Watch to see who will contend for 11 of the award categories.

The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization released the latest version of its reference model for a 30-day intellectual property rights review, the final step before MISMO Version 3.2 reaches the final “Recommendation” status for implementation.

With less than two months before the annual Mortgage Technology Awards ceremony, the judges’ panel is pleased to announce the finalists for this year’s awards.