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A Win for Texas Lenders – Proposition 2 Home Equity Loan Amendment Passes

November 14, 2017

In the past, there has been 3% cap on home equity loan fees in Texas. With steep violations for non-compliance, many lenders limited volumes or avoided home equity loans altogether. But as of November 7, 2017, a new Texas state amendment (Proposition 2) passed that lowers this risk... Read more

Is Real Estate Valuation Going Digital?

October 24, 2017

As the industry buzz continues on the rise of the "digital mortgage," we're exploring the likelihood that appraisal management and valuation is the next area of the loan process ripe for automation and digitization. A recent article in Scotsman Guide, written by Accurate... Read more

Electronic Notarization is Now Possible with NotaryWorks

We recently announced the launch of our new NotaryWorks™ electronic notarization solution. NotaryWorks enables lenders to offer a full spectrum of real estate e-closing options to accelerate loan closings and better serve borrower needs. And unlike other electronic notarization solutions on the market today, NotaryWorks provides... Read more

A Safer Alternative to BPOs?

September 5, 2017

A Safer Alternative to BPOs?

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Broker Price Opinions (BPOs) can be risky due to improper record keeping, lack of consistent standards and compliance regulations that differ from state to state. These issues can leave lenders using BPOs vulnerable to scrutiny. But with the cost of... Read more