Technology

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is maintaining significant funds for a still high number of troubled institutions and resources to implement the Dodd-Frank Act.

New loan applications increased by just over 6% for the week ending Dec. 7 with refinancings topping 84% of all new business, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

The Dec. 18 online and live auction features six properties that offer central locations, easy access to major interstate and mass transit as well as great visibility for potential buyers.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods expects the Home Affordable Refinance Program will continue boosting gain-on-sale margins for mortgage bankers.

The secret is out: jumbo lending is hot.

A relatively new government website known as SAM that FHA lenders must check before making a loan has been slowing the origination process since Thanksgiving, particularly for lenders doing multiple searches.

The mortgage market is responding to future uncertainty by restructuring their processes.

Mobile search patterns are not like those of desktop searchers.

Consumers National Bank is using a Web-based loan origination system from LendingQB to operate its mortgage lending business.

Real estate agents using RES.NET’s agent portal now have access to a tool that streamlines offer negotiation activities resulting in faster closings.