“We’re extremely concerned the CSP would be transferred to a nonprofit or a corporation where the board members include executives from JPMorgan Chase or GE Capital,” CMLA's Corso said.

Benchmarking and other advanced analytics are helping many lenders grow their originations, according to TransUnion, a provider of data, analytics and consulting services. A recent survey by the company also found that a majority of lending organizations lack the resources to realize the competitive benefits of analytics. Versta Research surveyed 309 banks on behalf of TransUnion. Some 66 percent of the lenders said data and analytics are evolving faster than ...

Depending on where they work, mortgage loan officers can earn anywhere from 20 to 100 basis points per loan.

California, Alaska, and South Dakota are the only states required to disclose death on property information in written disclosures…

Of course, it’s debatable how many LO jobs might disappear through automation...

The mortgage lending industry continues to lag behind the level at which proponents of electronic mortgages – otherwise known as eMortgages – think lenders should be in adopting the technology. A recent survey by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reveals that there are still plenty of obstacles across a range of issues and pain points. “We found that eMortgage adoption continues to gain traction with lenders; however, the adoption has been slow due to ...

With residential origination costs constantly rising, should rank-and-file loan officers worry that their jobs will eventually be automated away thanks to advances in technology? The thinking goes like this: Lenders are spending hundreds of million dollars a year in software upgrades to automate as many LO functions as they can. The ultimate goal is to reduce the number of loan officers and whittle down costs. Depending on where they work, mortgage loan officers can earn ...

Joe Garrett added: “…if you keep mediocre producers around, it sends a message that you tolerate mediocrity…”

Homebuyer counseling classes should expand and evolve, according to some in the industry who said such programs are critical to promoting successful homeownership. And there have been a few changes this year that speak to the growing importance of borrower education. Studies show that borrowers participating in homebuyer counseling classes are more likely to sustain homeownership than those who haven’t been counseled. But a newly published paper from the Urban Institute said...

Lenders and servicers are seen as prime targets for cyber criminals that focus on Social Security numbers and bank accounts. Bill Beckmann, president and CEO of MERSCORP, said, “There’s almost nothing more robust” than the information mortgage companies have regarding individual borrowers. Beckmann and Mitch Tanenbaum, a partner at CyberCecurity, a consultant to financial service companies, addressed cyber security issues facing the mortgage industry ...