We need a new standard for calculating home loans -- here's why
An explanation of the complex interest system
by Jeffrey Hogue May 22
Report recommends adding phone, utility payments to credit score information
Policy and Economic Research Council says nonfinancial bill payment behavior enhances risk assessment
by Erik Pisor May 21
Mortgage loan QC assessment tool offers 'TrueView' of lender errors
QC View will identify lenders’ most frequent errors and compare them across industry averages
by Amy Tankersley May 21
Sindeo 'demystifies' mortgage application process for buyers — and lenders
Lender-paid mortgage originator leverages technology to make mortgage loan application process more efficient and transparent
by Amy Tankersley May 21
Down payment assistance website offers gold mine for potential buyers
Down Payment Resource’s online database offers buyers — and real estate pros — thousands of different programs to help them buy a home
by Amy Tankersley May 20
Can the right mortgage management software save lenders money?
Ellie Mae says Encompass solution can save lenders nearly $1,000 per loan
by Amy Tankersley May 20
Stewart upgrades workflow platform to link buyers and sellers
Enhancements to Due Diligence System allow buyers and sellers to report conditions placed on real estate transactions, ensure regulatory compliance
by Amy Tankersley May 20
Online portal serves as marketing bridge for referral partners
Vantage Production enhances VIP Customer Relationship Management system for loan originators who need to exchange co-branded marketing collateral and loan information with real estate partners
by Amy Tankersley May 19
The title insurance industry doctor is in -- and his delivery system is a financial analysis firm
Joseph Petrelli, founder of financial analysis firm Demotech, has been providing financial stability ratings for title insurance industry for more than 2 decades
by Amy Tankersley May 18
Bankers worried about TRID software hiccups
Vendor delays could limit bankers’ ability to offer some loan products, according to American Bankers Association survey
by Amy Tankersley May 18
In the battle for the best mortgage deal, buyers with small loans are losing
Zillow Mortgages analysis finds that mortgage loan borrowers with low loan amounts pay 10 percent more than buyers of pricier properties
by Amy Tankersley May 18
5 steps to beating debt and getting mortgage-approved
What you can tell your clients to do to minimize their DTI ratio
by Steve Cook May 18
Homebuilders optimistic for buyer’s market
National Association of Home Builders survey finds 85 percent of metro areas experienced uptick in home affordability
by Amy Tankersley May 14
Black Knight Financial Services seeks $430M in IPO next week
Mortgage research company is being spun off by title insurer Fidelity National Financial
by Amy Tankersley May 14
3 things every real estate agent should know about mortgages
These tips will teach you some basic home loan facts
by Valentin Saportas May 14
New York title insurance rates slashed; scandal-plagued state senator quits
State lawmakers and regulators vow to rid title industry of illegal practices, conflicts of interest
by Amy Tankersley May 13