Mitigating strategic risk should be at front of mind for all banking executives and boards heading into the new year, according to U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Thomas J. Curry at the Chicago Fed on Friday.
Read More »GAO: Conservatorship Needs to End
A study released by the Government Accountability Office found that the FHFA's actions as conservator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have created more, not less, uncertainty about the future of the housing finance system.
Read More »ValuAmerica Integrates with Ellie Mae’s Encompass Software
The partnership has allowed ValuAmerica to integrate its ValuNet xsp platform with Ellie Mae’s Encompass all-in-one mortgage management solution.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Throw ‘Trump Tantrum’
If there was any doubt as to how mortgage rates were going to fare after the presidential election was over, it’s gone now.
Read More »OpenClose Announces Enhancements to ConsumerAssist Solution
OpenClose has announced enhancements to its borrower-facing ConsumerAssist solution, with the goal of increasing lead generation for lenders and providing borrowers with a superior loan application experience.
Read More »Housing Starts: Room to Grow Even After Spike
Housing starts are growing at their fastest pace in nine years, but the numbers are still way down from historical norms. What does this mean for the market overall?
Read More »Congress: Outdated Appraisal System Needs Overhaul
The appraisal system is complex and outdated, resulting in more lengthy closings and increased costs to consumers, and therefore in need of wholesale changes, according to a Congressional hearing on Wednesday.
Read More »LendingQB Rebrands as Focus Shifts to Strategic Initiative
LendingQB, a California-based lean leading loan origination technology solutions provider, is launching a new brand which is part of the company’s strategic focus on adoptimization.
Read More »Clarocity Receives Positive Ranking from Morningstar
Clarocity Corporation has announced that its subsidiary, Clarocity, Inc., has been assigned a positive MOR RV2 residential vendor ranking from Morningstar Credit Ratings.
Read More »Alterra Home Loans Welcomes Western Division Sales VP
Terence Murray has joined Alterra Home Loans as the new Western Division Sales & Expansion VP, responsible for managing and supporting Alterra’s retail production and expansion in the company’s western region.
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