Technology

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.

The Treasury Department unveiled a bold new plan to speed up the dissolution of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, saying the two can no longer retain profits and must reduce their massive portfolio holdings at an annual rate of 15%.

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.

Single-family housing starts fell 6.5% in July from the month prior while multifamily starts jumped nearly 10%.

Impac Mortgage Holdings originated $532 million of residential loans in the second quarter, a 135% gain from the same period a year ago as its business continued to grow at an impressive clip.

A Home Affordable Modification Program report shows that 75% of non-government-sponsored enterprise borrowers entering the program in June received some form of a principal reduction.

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.

Although many lenders find themselves swamped with new business, mortgage applications fell sequentially by 4.5% for the week ending Aug. 10.