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Market Analysis: Are You Confused?

Market Analysis: Are You Confused?

Tony Garritano December 8, 2011

*Are You Confused?*
**By Tony Garritano**
***I have been pleasantly surprised at to how well the industry has responded to the new appraisal rules. I remember the issues with RESPA. And loan officer compensation was

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Winning The Battle For The Borrower: Let’s Get Concrete About Technology

Winning The Battle For The Borrower: Let’s Get Concrete About Technology

Judy Margrett December 8, 2011

*Let's Get Concrete About Technology*
**By Judy Margrett**
***We all know that the market is tough. You need technology to remain competitive and to stay compliant. But what technology do you really need? Do you

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Market Analysis: We Live in A Data-Centric World

Market Analysis: We Live in A Data-Centric World

Tony Garritano December 7, 2011

*We Live In A Data-Centric World*
**By Tony Garritano**
***With all of the emphasis on loan quality and transparency, the GSEs are now mandating a more data-centric approach. This trend is just going to continue.

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Powering Today’s Lenders: Ask The Bank That Owns One

Powering Today’s Lenders: Ask The Bank That Owns One

Daniel Liggett December 6, 2011

*Ask the Bank That Owns One*
**By Daniel Liggett**
***The title of this article is a twist on classic advertising slogan for a legendary automobile brand. The manufacturer implored the reader to ask the person

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Market Analysis: Here’s Why We Need To Automate

Market Analysis: Here’s Why We Need To Automate

Tony Garritano December 6, 2011

*Here’s Why We Need To Automate*
**By Tony Garritano**
***I always preach about the benefits of automation. But I preach a lot. My kids say I’m a broken record when I talk to them about

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Your Competitive Edge: Looking To Grow Your Business?

Your Competitive Edge: Looking To Grow Your Business?

Michael Hammond December 5, 2011

*Looking To Grow Your Business?*
**By Michael Hammond**
***It seems like every day we hear more and more bad news. When will our business turn around? It’s only as bad as you make it out

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Market Analysis: Lean On Your Vendor

Market Analysis: Lean On Your Vendor

Tony Garritano December 5, 2011

*Lean On Your Vendor*
**By Tony Garritano**
***Having trouble keeping up with new government programs and regulations? As I always say, that’s what technology is for. Vendors should do the heavy lifting for you. For

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A Bit Of TLC: “Just Do It” Won’t Cut It

A Bit Of TLC: “Just Do It” Won’t Cut It

Mary Kladde December 3, 2011

“Just Do It” Won’t Cut It
By Mary Kladde
***Low interest rates going even lower have driven a refi boom in the third quarter and show no real sign of spiking until next year.

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Market Analysis: Putting Cloud Computing To The Test

Market Analysis: Putting Cloud Computing To The Test

Tony Garritano December 2, 2011

*Putting Cloud Computing To The Test*
**By Tony Garritano**
***The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has taken a hard look at cloud computing. Cloud computing has been the subject of a great deal

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Things To Ponder: Artificial Intelligence And Computer Programming

Things To Ponder: Artificial Intelligence And Computer Programming

Roger Gudobba December 1, 2011

*Artificial Intelligence And Computer Programming*
**By Roger Gudobba**
***Last time I talked about artificial intelligence having an impact on creative computer programming in the early 1960s. Let’s explore that further

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