Farmer Mac, ABA Renew Alliance

(October 29, 2007) — The American Bankers Association said this morning that it has renewed what it called a “unique alliance” with the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, or Farmer Mac.  Read More →


Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC Launches New Online Tool to Track Home Values in Fluctuating Markets

(October 18, 2007) — Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC announced the launch of its Home Tracker service, a consumer-facing AVM that combines current real estate sales data with actual or planned physical improvements to produce a dynamically updated estimate of a home’s market value.  Read More →


Lenders One and Encomia Announce Marketing Partnership

(October 16, 2007) — Lenders One, a national alliance of independent mortgage bankers, and Houston-based Encomia, a provider of end-to-end eMortgage technology, announced today a marketing partnership aimed at providing Lenders One members with eDisclosures technology.  Read More →


Radian Group Inc. Announces Appointment New Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

(October 15, 2007) — Radian Group Inc. announced that it has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm.  Read More →


One of the Nation’s Largest Insurance Providers Teams With 3t Systems and Mortgage Cadence to Establish Nationwide Mortgage Banking Operations

(October 15, 2007) — 3t Systems, Inc. and Mortgage Cadence, Inc. announced the successful launch of the Mortgage Cadence product suite, providing the foundation for a nationwide insurance company to establish a mortgage banking operation. (Which insurance company was not specified in the release.)  Read More →


Scott K. Stucky Joins DocuTech as Senior Vice President of Sales

(October 12, 2007) — DocuTech Corp., a provider of compliance services and documentation technology for the mortgage industry, announced the appointment of Scott K. Stucky to executive vice president of sales.  Read More →


Bridgelock Capital Selects PCLender’s Integrated Mortgage Document Imaging and Management Module

(October 11, 2007) — PCLender.com, a Web-based software and services solutions provider to mid-sized mortgage bankers, has added integrated imaging and document management to its InHouse Mortgage Enterprise Lending System.  Read More →


Lenders First Choice Launches LFC WebClose, Allowing Borrowers to Securely Close Loans Over the Internet

(October 9, 2007) — Lenders First Choice, a national provider of mortgage closing solutions including title insurance and settlement services, has launched LFC WebClose, an interactive closing solution that allows borrowers to close their loans online, from anywhere Internet access is available.  Read More →


Reunion Mortgage Originates eMortgages with DocuTech

(October 9, 2007) — DocuTech Corp., a provider of compliance services and documentation technology for the mortgage industry, announced that Milpitas, Calif.-based Reunion Mortgage implemented DocuTech’s ConformX® with SMART Docs, a Web-based interface for closing paperless mortgages.  Read More →


Cardinal Financial to Take Loss on Escrow Arrangement

(October 5, 2007) — Cardinal Financial Corporation reported that its financial results for the third quarter of 2007 will reflect a loss of $3.5 million that arose from an escrow arrangement with Liberty Growth Fund, LP and AIMS Worldwide, Inc.  Read More →


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Events

2008 Sep 10 -- 2008 Sep 12

USFN Fall Default Servicing Seminar

Well-attended twice-yearly event series for servicers; closed event for USFN members and invited servicers only.

2008 Sep 17 -- 2008 Sep 20

Five Star Conference

Default and REO industry conference, hosted by trade publication DS News. Heavily attended by REO agents.

2008 Sep 23 -- 2008 Sep 24

Executive Summit on Mortgage Fraud

High-level conference focused on quantifying and managing mortgage fraud. Speakers to include execs from OFHEO, FBI, Fannie, Freddie.

2008 Oct 19 -- 2008 Oct 22

MBA Annual Convention & Expo

The annual conference for MBA members and affiliates, and the largest industry event each year.