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Market Analysis: Are You Afraid Of The GSEs?

Market Analysis: Are You Afraid Of The GSEs?

Tony Garritano May 2, 2012

*Are You Afraid Of The GSEs?*
**By Tony Garritano**
***We have seen the GSEs launch a number of requirements that try to ensure loan quality. They are cracking down for sure. Most lenders are fearful,

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Market Analysis: Are Your Processes Sound?

Market Analysis: Are Your Processes Sound?

Tony Garritano May 1, 2012

*Are Your Processes Sound?*
**By Tony Garritano**
***As we all know there is a big push toward being as risk averse as possible. Investors are cracking down and nobody wants a buyback. So, if you’re

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Your Competitive Edge: Sure-Fire Rules For Success

Your Competitive Edge: Sure-Fire Rules For Success

Michael Hammond May 1, 2012

*Sure-Fire Rules For Success*
**By Michael Hammond**
***How much do you spend on marketing? Are you getting a return? I talk to a lot of companies about marketing strategy. I find it amazing what I

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Market Analysis: Taking Auto Indexing Further

Market Analysis: Taking Auto Indexing Further

Tony Garritano April 30, 2012

*Taking Auto Indexing Further*
**By Tony Garritano**
***There’s a lot of talk about going paperless, especially with new regulation asking lenders to be more transparent. How do you do that? You move to a more

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Market Analysis: The Mobile Trend Continues

Market Analysis: The Mobile Trend Continues

Tony Garritano April 27, 2012

*The Mobile Trend Continues*
**By Tony Garritano**
***Last week I told you about how origination vendor Mortgage Cadence was going mobile. It’s the wave of the future my friends. Today PROGRESS in Lending has learned

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Our POINT Of View: Do You Need An iPad?

Our POINT Of View: Do You Need An iPad?

Ted Hicks April 26, 2012

*Do You Need An iPad?*
**By Ted Hicks**
***Everyone is talking about the latest iPad. Is it cool? Yes. Is it a technological advance? Yes. Is mobile computing here to stay? Yes. But can this

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Predictive Methods: Using Data To Fight Mortgage Lending Fraud

Predictive Methods: Using Data To Fight Mortgage Lending Fraud

Chuck Rumfola April 25, 2012

*Using Data to Fight Mortgage Lending Fraud*
**By Chuck Rumfola**
***Mortgage loan fraud has always existed in the housing industry. Unfortunately, many have either perpetrated mortgage fraud or fallen victim to it. This has

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Your Competitive Edge: Social Media Innovation

Your Competitive Edge: Social Media Innovation

Michael Hammond April 24, 2012

*Social Media Innovation*
**By Michael Hammond**
***I can tell you that the PROGRESS in Lending Innovations Ceremony was a true testament to how this space is responding to real problems. I’ve been involved with PROGRESS

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And The Winners Are …

And The Winners Are …

Progress In Lending April 21, 2012

*And The Winners Are…*
**True Innovators Recognized**
***Over 100 executives gathered to honor the top innovations. It was an event to remember. In the face of adversity the mortgage industry responded. Several new innovations arose

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Your Competitive Edge: Master Marketing

Your Competitive Edge: Master Marketing

Michael Hammond April 20, 2012

*Master Marketing*
**By Michael Hammond**
***We all like to think of ourselves as master marketers, but the fact of the matter is that it isn’t an easy skill. Further there are a lot of facets

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