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Market Analysis: We’re Adding A New Service

Market Analysis: We’re Adding A New Service

Tony Garritano May 17, 2012

*We’re Adding A New Service*
**By Tony Garritano**
***As the industry evolves, so must we. We have an obligation to provide new and different offerings to keep you in the know. To this end, PROGRESS

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Market Analysis: A New LOS Player Enters The Space

Market Analysis: A New LOS Player Enters The Space

Tony Garritano May 16, 2012

*A New LOS Player Enters The Space*
**By Tony Garritano**
***The past two weeks have seen a whirlwind of activity on the loan origination side of the business. We broke the news that Canadian firm

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Market Analysis: LOS Acquisition Ups The End-To-End Ante

Market Analysis: LOS Acquisition Ups The End-To-End Ante

Tony Garritano May 15, 2012

*LOS Acquisition Ups The End-To-End Ante*
**By Tony Garritano**
***The loan origination space is heating up for sure. We’ve seen some noted acquisitions and today I’ve been given the scoop on another such deal. Let’s

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Lykken On Lending: Don’t Ignore Social Media

Lykken On Lending: Don’t Ignore Social Media

David Lykken May 15, 2012

Don’t Ignore Social Media
By David Lykken
***Harnessing social media tools can help you connect with potential customers in new ways as well as increase your mortgage company’s brand recognition. Social Media websites have

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Market Analysis: Are You Happy With Your LOS?

Market Analysis: Are You Happy With Your LOS?

Tony Garritano May 14, 2012

*Are You Happy With Your LOS?*
**By Tony Garritano**
***As the mortgage industry and economy begin to recover, lenders are increasingly reevaluating their technology options. According to a QuestSoft survey of 461 lenders nationwide, 18.7

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Things To Ponder: Artificial Intelligence

Things To Ponder: Artificial Intelligence

Roger Gudobba May 13, 2012

*Artificial Intelligence*
**By Roger Gudobba**
***Personally I have been working with computers in one form or another for over 50 years. When I look back over the years I am amazed at the progress that

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Market Analysis: Get Creative To Avoid Buy-Backs

Market Analysis: Get Creative To Avoid Buy-Backs

Tony Garritano May 11, 2012

*Get Creative To Avoid Buy-Backs*
**By Tony Garritano**
***Everyone is trying to be risk averse. Nobody wants a buy-back. And investors are cracking down. Loans have to be ironclad these days. As a result, technology

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Lykken On Lending: Leaders Needed

Lykken On Lending: Leaders Needed

David Lykken May 10, 2012

Leaders Needed
By David Lykken
***Lenders are (or should be) leaders...leaders in your communities and leaders in consumer advocacy. In spite of some iconic individuals, I will assert that the mortgage industry has been void

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Market Analysis: Being Automated Does Pay Off

Market Analysis: Being Automated Does Pay Off

Tony Garritano May 10, 2012

*Being Automated Does Pay Off*
**By Tony Garritano**
***Who says technology doesn’t pay off? Well, it does. Just take servicing for example. It’s a tough space, but for those that automate, they’re doing well. To

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Time To eVolve: An Industry Wish List (Part Two)

Time To eVolve: An Industry Wish List (Part Two)

Nancy Alley May 9, 2012

An Industry Wish List (Part Two)
By Nancy Alley
***After thinking more about the inevitable change that 2011 will bring, I realized it’s not enough to just embrace change—we must allow ourselves to “catch” the

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