Technology

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.

Mortgage Master one of the largest privately held nonbanks in the nation, estimates its originations will grow 27% this year to $7 billion.

According to a sample of survey figures being collected by NMN, some firms grew their mortgage servicing rights' portfolios by fourfold or more over the past 12 months.

• CFPB Disclosure Redesign • Product and Investor Data • International Mortgage Tech • Universal Lending Systems

Cole Taylor Mortgage executed on its diversification strategy in the second quarter by adding seven branches from another lender, plus by buying mortgage servicing rights.

The CFPB is working on a real estate issue that gets to the core of its purpose: transparency and better disclosures of costly loan process fees.

It is widely recognized throughout the industry that short sale completions are increasing.

A consultant with Potomac Partners told National Mortgage News that the "System for Award Management" seems to be running a bit better.