Incorporating alternative data into the underwriting model with rigorous front-end control may help eliminate racial inequality in housing, according to industry analysts.

Pre-pandemic, consumers would start shopping 180 days before closing on a mortgage. The window has now shrunk to 100 days.

Working from home is going pretty well for lenders, with some reporting increased productivity and only one out of 33 surveyed noting a reduction in profits.

CoreLogic’s largest shareholders have raised doubts over the data vendor’s commitment to carrying out a full and fair sales process. The company is in talks with potential buyers at a value of at least $80 a share.

The coronavirus pandemic has sped the adoption of remote online notarizations, but uniformity and collaboration are critical for sustainability.

The Independent Community Bankers of America said it plans to collaborate with the CFPB to test certain community bank-inspired improvements to the TRID rule through the trial disclosure “sandbox” program.

Flagstar is offering mentorship and other forms of support to startup companies toiling in the mortgage technology space. Three tech companies completed a similar program with the bank last year.

Even though Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have loosened standards for property appraisals, lenders are choosing the option of using appraisal waiver programs.

RE/MAX Holdings and Motto Mortgage acquired wemlo, a provider of third-party mortgage loan processing services.

Monitoring calls between employees and borrowers can provide insight on customer satisfaction and help servicers meet compliance requirements, according to S&P Global Ratings.