Cost overruns are plaguing mortgage manufacturing, and the prime suspect is the lack of system-driven automation. Finastra, in partnership with LoanLogics®, aims to change this with its latest enhancements to its MortgagebotLOS loan origination system (LOS). This AI/machine learning-based task automation technology is designed to reduce or eliminate the manual work performed by origination staff. Embracing Mortgage Automation The term…
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Breaking the Mortgage Bottleneck: How Automation Conquers Baumol’s Cost Curse
Baumol’s Cost Disease is a well-known economic theory by economists William Baumol and William Bowen that explains the paradox: why do costs continue to rise in labor-intensive sectors even as manufacturing and technology become more efficient? As productivity increases or wages decrease across industries due to advancements in technology and productivity in other sectors, those industries that rely heavily on…
The Unstructured Data Dilemma in Mortgage Processing
The mortgage industry is heading into 2025 at a crossroads. The long-standing struggle with unstructured data has reached a tipping point—one that demands action. While AI-powered automation, advanced analytics, and digital transformation have surged ahead, too many lenders are still stuck in the past, relying on manual processes that slow them down. The time for change is now. Mortgage lenders…
The Role of Automation in Loan Processing Efficiency
Speed, accuracy, and compliance are crucial in today’s fast-paced mortgage lending environment. Lenders must balance processing efficiency with stringent regulatory demands while delivering exceptional borrower experiences—all without inflating operational costs. However, traditional manual methods often introduce delays, errors, and risks. Automation transforms loan processing efficiency, and LoanLogics leads the way with solutions like LoanBeam Processing Automation (LBPA). Let’s explore how…
Revolutionizing Loan Processing: How LBPA Can Transform Your Operations
Manual loan processing is a significant bottleneck, leading to delays, errors, and increased operational costs. According to a recent survey, conducted by Freddie Mac®(A), lenders who failed to automate at high rates, experienced ~14% or $1,700 more overhead per loan file and extended cycle times by 7 days. Enter LoanBeam Processing Automation (LBPA), a game-changer in the loan processing landscape.…
Loan Defect Trends 2024: Key Insights from the 12-Month Rolling Report
Mortgage lending can be tricky; even small mistakes can create big problems. A miscalculated escrow payment or missing paperwork might not seem like a big deal, but these issues can lead to compliance risks, unhappy borrowers, and higher costs. To help lenders tackle these challenges, LoanLogics analyzed common loan defects from our Quality Control production group over the past year.…