Mortgage technology

Mortgage Technology magazine presented its 12th annual Mortgage Technology Awards on Oct. 9

A lot of technology ingenuity and utility from both lenders and vendors was recognized in Chicago recently when our sister publication Mortgage Technology gave out its 12th annual Technology Awards.

Equifax is expanding the availability of technology it’s developed to aid mortgage investors analyzing whole loan portfolios before and after they’re purchased.

A new collaboration between FICO and CoreLogic, two of the nation’s largest risk scoring data providers, plans to upgrade existing mortgage credit risk scoring models and consequently pave the way for broader access to multiscore rating benchmarks.

Officials from the government-sponsored enterprises continue to encourage lenders to be proactive with their appraisal and origination technology vendors in preparation for the new requirements in the Uniform Mortgage Data Program.

Among the issues Sanjeev Malaney, CEO of collaborative document services provider Capsilon, sees as likely to come up during the Mortgage Bankers Association annual convention this year is the continued evolution of MISMO standards.

Three years after making a big splash in mortgages and then growing its business to become the 12th largest in the U.S., insurance conglomerate MetLife is now throwing in the towel on residential finance.

Quandis has developed a new Web-based application that automates short sell workflows and streamlines communication between servicers, lenders, borrowers and real estate agents.

Putting together all the pieces of a total-360 mortgage data verification tool is like the race to the moon where everyone wants to win, including Equifax, says the firm’s senior vice president of mortgage services Michael Kuentz.

AppraiserLoft, the troubled AMC, has suspended all new business, and is preparing to shut down.

In what is described as the first step in rebuilding the housing finance industry's tarnished image, the Mortgage Bankers Association has created a non-profit umbrella organization to support philanthropic ventures that help families and communities.

Genpact Ltd., Chicago, said Monday it has acquired High Performance Partners and its Quantum Mortgage Technology platform for an undisclosed amount.

MortgageKeeper, the database that connects struggling homeowners with qualified local sources of assistance, has snagged another top tier servicer.

Mortgage Technology Awards issue of Mortgage Technology magazine

While Steve Jobs had little direct influence in the mortgage technology space, his passing has prompted many industry professionals to reflect on how Jobs influenced and inspired their own contributions to technology.

The Mortgage Technology Awards have a long tradition in the mortgage finance and technology industries for recognizing innovative technology developers and users that are promoting more efficient and cost-effective lending practices.

Everything you need to know about the 12th Annual Mortgage Technology Awards Ceremony.

Mortgage Technology’s annual list of Top Tech-Savvy Lenders commends lenders that use technology to improve their processes, provide exceptional customer service and increase mortgage business.

Mortgage foreclosure vendor Lender Processing Services on Wednesday named Hugh R. Harris president and chief executive officer effective immediately.

The correspondent lending division of Wells Fargo is serving as the pilot user for new customized investor guideline functions in origination technology vendor Ellie Mae's Total Quality Loan service.