Fully digitized closings can save lenders more than $400 per loan

Snapdocs research finds often overlooked secondary market efficiencies like reduced funding cycle time account for about 80 percent of savings. Continue reading

First American’s PRISM platform evolving beyond title insurance

After paymints.io deal, First American is evaluating additional third-party integrations to simplify transactions from point of sale to handing over the keys. Continue reading

Top mortgage trends every Realtor needs to know about

Nonbanks demonstrate their expertise in meeting consumer expectations of speed, flexibility and digital customer experience; This is something real estate agents can facilitate by embracing processes that deliver the same level of service. Continue reading

Mortgage industry players now pooling data to promote e-closings

MISMO and Snapdocs have teamed up to launch the ‘e-Eligibility Exchange’ with participation from major data providers including Freddie Mac and First American Corp. Continue reading

LoanMAPS announces integrations with FormFree and DocMagic

Integration with FormFree enables loan originators to text or email borrowers a request to electronically verify asset, income and employment data without leaving LoanMAPS, while integration with DocMagic’s Total eClose platform eliminates the need for… Continue reading

SimpleNexus acquires LBA Ware in bid to expand lender toolset

LBA Ware CEO Lori Brewer, who founded the company in 2008, will join SimpleNexus as executive vice president and general manager. Continue reading

Digital closing platform Snapdocs valued at more than $1.5B

Snapdocs has raised $150 million in a series D funding round. The platform is now used by more than 130,000 mortgage professionals a day, touching nearly 20 percent of U.S. real estate transactions. Continue reading

Options for remote closings grow as tech companies get RON certified

As mortgage companies go digital, 10 tech companies have joined the ranks of others preparing to amp up their eClosing capabilities in the year ahead. Continue reading

The deal is digital: A guide to handling it online from lead to close

The fax machine is finally put to rest. With the onset of e-closing platforms and RON, the real estate sales cycle is 100 percent online, mobile and in the cloud. Here’s a quick list of vendors for each phase of the deal. Continue reading