Technology

We're hearing changing rules will likely stifle innovation in mortgage technology development in the near term.

The early returns in the Origination News 2012 Loan Officer Survey shows volumes higher than in 2011. Credit: © Texelart - Fotolia.com

Executives from mortgage technology developer Ellie Mae rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, signaling the opening of the trading day on Feb. 4, 2013.

Millennials and Generation X Americans reportedly place a higher value on homeownership than their older counterparts.

The Mortgage Bankers Association predicts commercial and multifamily real estate loan originations of $254 billion in 2013, up 11% over 2012.

Real Integrated Technology plans on following up its property inspection technology offering currently used to manage inspection documents and data sent to commercial mortgage servicers with automation that the residential market can use.

Streamline refinancings of existing FHA borrowers picked up in October and November, according to new origination data released by the Federal Housing Administration.

United Lender Services appointed Chris Behning as director of information technology.

The ability to electronically sign the 4506-T form has helped streamline document management, but it has some nuances to it.

Six consecutive quarters of declining inventory is driving the market.