Technology

In exclusive new research, lender representatives reported an overall strong relationship with technology compared to bankers, insurers and wealth managers.

Emerging mortgage bankers can achieve a competitive advantage against big-box lenders by prioritizing a digital-forward mortgage business, writes the CEO of Click N' Close.

Historical statistics examined by Standard & Poor’s suggest the two servicing trends, which widespread use of forbearance intensified and highlighted in the past two years, may have some staying power.

Others in the mortgage industry have been known to take a page from the company’s innovative digital strategies, but using Truebill’s tech as a countercyclical strategy for recurring revenue and lead generation may be too pricey for most lenders to imitate.

A class action said the company, which has suffered two breaches in the past year, also was responsible for a larger breach and “downplayed” the situation when it notified consumers.

The outspoken former Trump administration official recently made headlines when he referred to the mortgage industry as a “ticking time bomb.”

The use of rent data in credit models is allowing people with low credit scores or thin credit files to get loans. But consumer advocates warn the use of that data could harm the very people it’s supposed to help. 

The company’s introduction of other strategic initiatives, including a new technology partnership, will lead to the elimination of 17% of current staff.

The use of rent data in credit models is allowing people with low credit scores or thin credit files to get loans. But consumer advocates warn the use of that data could harm the very people it’s supposed to help. 

Borrowers condemned the company's disclosures, which came six months after the incident and omitted details about the hack and subsequent investigation.