Origination

Justin Vedder, VP with Altisource Origination Solutions, spoke with MReport about the growing popularity of property valuation in the financing space, with a look ahead to next year.

Bob Dougherty, VP of Business Development with CalyxSoftware, looks back at TRID's first year and discusses CFPB's proposed clarifications to the rule.

Bank of America plans to terminate its mortgage origination services agreement with PHH Mortgage this coming spring.

Home appraisers received some relief in the form of a clarification of a requirement issued earlier this year in HUD’s recent updates to FHA’s Single-Family Housing Policy Handbook.

TRID passed its one-year anniversary on October 3. Michael Cremata, Senior Counsel and Director of Compliance with ClosingCorp, discussed with MReport what aspects of the rule have worked well and what aspects haven't.

FHA loans have historically been riskier than conventional mortgage loans, but recent data shows a reversal. Why have FHA loans been less risky than conventional loans lately?

The data shows that the mortgage rates of most current homeowners are low enough to where refinancing would not make financial sense. It turns out that it might not make sense for borrowers with higher interest rates, either.

The mortgage industry continues to feel the effects of the Brexit vote from late June, as refinancing activity exploded during the summer.

The housing market has remained a bright spot in the U.S. economy, according to the latest outlook from Freddie Mac.

Chase has promoted three individuals in its originations business: Sean Grzebin, Greg Beliles, and Lawrence Bailey.