Many of the industry’s correspondent lenders have assembled a series of incomplete technology systems to perform the various complex functions of closed loan acquisition. This approach was born out of necessity since a complete system that meets the end-to-end needs of correspondent loan acquisition has proven elusive. Rather than spending millions of dollars to build a proprietary system, most correspondent…
The Product and Pricing Engines (PPE) of yesteryear were an efficient substitute for the good old rate sheets. These have evolved into necessary selling tools for loan originators and an efficient system to quickly analyze potential profits by lender’s secondary marketing managers. Rate sheets and spreadsheets are things of the past. LO’s must be armed with the latest and most…
In this age of social media and instant information, lenders need to be able to communicate with applicants in a real time environment. Today’s consumers do not want to wait for scheduled meetings or information sent via snail mail. Lenders must embrace technology like never before; not just to compete, but to survive. In additional to online applications, lenders need…
How intimidating is the world of pipeline hedging? Have you ever stood before an audio mixing console in wonderment? The world of audio and hedge systems are related more than you may think. Mortgage originators want to price loans in such a way to make a profit margin. Pipeline risk managers endeavor to keep most of the margin with little…
