Freddie Mac deepens integrations with ICE’s Encompass platform

Mortgage giant claims lenders who embrace automation enjoy fewer loan defects and cut loan production time and cost compared to lenders with lower technology utilization. Continue reading

Go Mortgage and PacRes seek economies of scale in merger

Executives and employees of the combined company will continue to serve a nationwide footprint as Go Mortgage, which is hiring retail branch managers and loan originators. Continue reading

Automating verifications lets loanDepot OK loans in minutes

After months of beta testing, the melloNow underwriting engine can analyze credit reports, detect fraud, and validate income and employment data without human assistance. Continue reading

TransUnion bets $24M in strategic partnership with Truework

Deal sets the stage for TransUnion to go head-to-head with Equifax’s verification service, The Work Number, and help mortgage lenders speed up closings. Continue reading

Quality control standards for AVMs may cover discrimination

Proposed standards would include random sample testing and reviews to ensure a “high level of confidence” in the estimates produced by AVMs. Continue reading

Guaranty Home Mortgage Corp. to automate doc processing with AI

Mortgage lenders seeking economies of scale are automating much of the loan application and underwriting process, helping them price loans competitively and take market share from less efficient lenders. Continue reading