MortgageFlex and a la mode in agreement to develop connection to a la mode’s XSites Network

on March 28, 2005

ORLANDO, FL — MortgageFlex Systems, Inc., a provider of integrated mortgage automation software, and a la mode, which has developed and deployed an XSites Network of thousands of originators, vendors and other participants in the mortgage transaction, announced they would pursue a working relationship whereby MortgageFlex LoanQuest users would have custom access to the thousands […]

Open the pipeline for agent referrals

on March 25, 2005

Real estate agents can have a strong influence on who the homebuyer chooses for a mortgage broker, especially first-time buyers who may have little knowledge of the home buying process and ask their agent for advice. Many mortgage brokers develop relationships with the agents in their area with the anticipation of gaining that lucrative referral […]

Fannie, Freddie under fire

on March 16, 2005

2005 has been a tough year already for mortgage funding giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. In his annual budget message to Congress, President Bush sought a new regulator for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), as well as the Federal Home Loan Bank system.  Senate leaders have been mulling GSE regulator reform since last year, but […]

National convention roundup: Why can’t they all be like this?

on March 8, 2005

On Monday, Feb. 21 we kicked off our first annual convention in Las Vegas, and for three days, hosted some 700 of our closest friends.  While this first-of-its-kind event was quite an undertaking, we tapped into the wealth of exeprience we’ve accumulated from our popular seminar events – plus the efforts of over 70 employees […]

Copyright issues resurface at our first annual convention

on March 4, 2005

Most of you are familiar with the copyright laws with regard to music and books and, most recently, even your MLS listings.  However, at our first annual appraiser convention last week in Las Vegas, we introduced the concept of appraisers protecting their ownership rights of their appraisal reports under U.S.  copyright law. The convention drew […]

Ellie Mae and a la mode form strategic alliance

on February 22, 2005

DUBLIN, CA — Ellie Mae® Inc., the award-winning provider of innovative software and services for the mortgage industry, announced a strategic alliance with a la mode, the leading provider of desktop and web-based technology for the appraisal industry. According to the agreement, Ellie Mae will provide direct integration from their three Loan Origination Systems (LOS) […]

Busts don’t follow booms: FDIC

on February 17, 2005

Though we keep hearing that recent home price appreciation is “unsustainable” and will lead to a substantial “correction” – that is, that the home price boom may be followed by a home price bust – the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) did something radical: It took a look at the data.  History suggests that a […]

Reel in more clients with new XSellerate campaigns

on February 15, 2005

Not only did we add new content and themes to your Mortgage XSite, we also supplied you with more tools in your XSellerate marketing system. XSellerate combines professional print and e-mail marketing with web-based client communication tools including e-mail and scheduling.  And now, you now have even more marketing campaigns to help you reel in […]

New marketing campaigns available for XSellerate

on February 4, 2005

In addition to new content and themes for your Agent XSite, we’ve also added more features to our XSellerate marketing system for Agents.  XSellerate combines professional print and e-mail marketing with web-based client communication tools including e-mail and scheduling.  And now, you now have even more marketing campaigns to help you reel in new customers […]