Regulatory guidance that requires banks to write down the value of mortgages to collateral value in cases where the borrower has been through bankruptcy was a factor in the TCF's earnings.

Although EverBank had a good quarter, it also wrote down the asset value of its mortgage servicing rights.

The technology that lets a user deposit checks by taking photos of them with his smartphone is being applied to mortgage documents, though with some limits.

The Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization named the leaders of two newly formed committees.

Blueberry Systems said that its Relay loan origination software now integrates with DocMagic’s document preparation and compliance technology.

Freddie Mac acquired $39 billion of mortgages from its seller/servicers in September, a 5% decline from the month prior.

CoreLogic reported net income of $36.2 million for the third quarter.

In 131 out of 212 cities that have a population of at least 200,000, third-quarter foreclosure activity fell year-over-year.

Is there any mortgage lender that should turn up their nose at a pot of $100 billion in mortgages? Don’t think so.

Flagstar posted gain-on-sale income of $334 million in the third quarter, an impressive 57% increase from 2Q.

Upbeat meeting tempered by an uncertain future.

Global DMS has launched its Global Unity Project, an initiative that seeks to create seamless integrations with all of the major loan origination systems.

A heightened focus on due diligence and loan file reviews has made it imperative for lenders to incorporate quality control technology and processes that can minimize repurchase risks.

Kofax has introduced Mobile Capture for Mortgage, which the company says speeds the loan approval process, improves accuracy and lowers processing costs.

New-home sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 389,000 units in September, the highest reading since April 2010.

For smaller banks, searching for revolutionary technology is a bit like window shopping in Beverly Hills.

According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's index, home values rose the most in the nation's mountain state region, a handsome gain of 11.4%.

A year ago economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association were bracing for an ugly 2012, one in which a meager $900 billion in fundings would come to pass.

In the second quarter, Fannie Mae sold nearly 48,700 real estate owned properties.

Cost is still one of the most critical components for consumers when it comes to the residential application process.