Ocwen reported its first quarterly profit in more than a year. What was the reason for the turnaround?
Read More »ClosingCorp Rebrands LE and GFE Solutions as SmartFees
ClosingCorp recently announced it has rebranded its Loan Estimate (LE) and Good Faith Estimate (GFE) solutions as SmartFees, which will allow lenders to automatically deliver real-time, accurate closing cost data and populate the appropriate disclosures.
Read More »Seroka Launches Digital Division
Seroka, a Certified Brand Development, strategic communications, and digital marketing firm specializing in the mortgage industry with offices in Milwaukee and Los Angeles, has launched a new division, Seroka Digital.
Read More »Affordability Reigns in Major Markets
On an adjusted basis, housing is actually becoming more affordable, according to one analysis.
Read More »Industry Diversity Council Launches Directory
The American Mortgage Diversity Council, an independent organization comprised of industry leaders and advocates focused on shaping the diversity agenda for the mortgage industry, has launched its Diversity & Inclusion Directory.
Read More »Demand Surges to Three-Year High
Demand for single-family housing has spiked while supply remains short.
Read More »Home Price Appreciation Regains Momentum
The pace of home price appreciation slowed somewhat at the beginning of 2016, but in the last few months it has increased. What factors were behind the faster rates of appreciation?
Read More »Ellie Mae Launches Encompass Lending Platform
Ellie Mae has announced the launch of its Ellie Mae’s Encompass Lending Platform and a suite of applications with the goal of allowing users to make greater use of existing Ellie Mae technology to grow their business.
Read More »The Rise of VA-Backed Originations
The market share of mortgage loans backed by the VA has been steadily increasing while the share of FHA-insured loans has been falling. What implications does this trend have for the industry?
Read More »Global Firm to Acquire Genworth Financial
China Oceanwide and Genworth Financial have reached an agreement under which China Oceanwide is to acquire all of Genworth's outstanding shares. What all is involved in this transaction?
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