With the mortgage business projected to be a little tougher in 2018, the industry needs to find ways to produce and close loans more efficiently. The obvious answer is through the increased use of technology. But, are lenders prepared to invest the time and money needed to implement such technology? Lenders can continue to do business as they’ve done in…
Author: Michael Vitali
More Identity Challenges for Lenders in the New Year
Another data breach, another opportunity for identity thieves, more challenges for lenders. Where does it end? Just like the major personal information hacks at Equifax, add Alteryx of Irvine CA to the list of companies with a data breach. A leader in self-service data analytics, Alteryx’s breach exposed sensitive information on more than 100 million consumer households. Again, that’s more…
Happy New Year from CFPB
The CFPB is welcoming the new year with a change of heart on the collection of the new HMDA data. According to Acting Secretary Mulvaney, CFPB will offer lenders a safe harbor from enforcement action arising from reporting errors for the new 2018 data. A big win for lenders! Further, according to Mulvaney, the CFPB plans to reduce the burdens…
The Lamb Lays Down with the Lion
Editors Note: Our blog will not be published during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day so that our staff may enjoy that time with their families. Be assured we will be keeping abreast of the housing market and will be back on January 2, 2018. Happy Holidays from all of us at LoanLogics. Maybe it’s the holiday spirit.…
Builders Feel the Holiday Spirit
Editors Note: Our blog will not be published during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day so that our staff may enjoy that time with their families. Be assured we will be keeping abreast of the housing market and will be back on January 2, 2018. Happy Holidays from all of us at LoanLogics. ‘Tis the season to be…
‘Tis the Season for Some Optimism
Okay, let’s take a look at the bright side. According to a recent First American survey of title and real estate professional’s, confidence in transaction volume growth over the next 12 months increased by 0.5 percent from the third quarter and increased by 5.3 percent compared to a year ago. With rates anticipated to remain relatively low and increased property…