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Flueid integrates with Encompass to fuel loan originations

Housing Wire

Flueid , a leading technology company specializing in real estate transactions, announced on Thursday the integration of its patented Flueid Decision platform with Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology. The report includes Flueid ‘Pro Tips’ that explain alerts and provide guidance on curative items for title.

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Why lenders should be asking for a title check at loan application

Housing Wire

As a follow-up, HousingWire sat down with Peter Richter, co-founder and president at Flueid, to discuss why mortgage lenders should be asking for a quick, data-driven title check at loan application, rather than an instant title commitment, to understand and verify what’s going on with a property and consumer from the start.

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Home equity lending opportunities remain despite decline in tappable equity

Housing Wire

“Consumer loan demand was mixed, with home-equity and used auto loans showing some increased demand over the last few months,” the Federal Reserve Board of Governors noted. Another area to watch is the performance of loans approved through automated processes.

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How one mortgage fulfillment service increases efficiencies while minimizing risks

Housing Wire

As part of a larger global company offering a wide range of end-to-end solutions, we provide integrated products and technology far beyond full-service mortgage fulfillment. That gives us the ability to offer a span of comprehensive proven product options throughout the entire loan lifecycle. Security is a major priority for us too.

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TitleWave launches Colorado branch

Housing Wire

In a flurry of moves, TitleWave Real Estate Solutions of Jacksonville, Florida has announced a new location in Colorado, two new executive hires, and the launch of its title and search report technology. Jeremy Wohlford will be the company’s new title examiner. And Pennsylvania-based Title Alliance Ltd.

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A look at the role instant title plays in the borrower journey

Housing Wire

HousingWire: How did the title business adapt to unique conditions caused by the pandemic, the growth of the remote workforce and low interest rates? Luckily, the technology and infrastructure we had in place at ServiceLink kept our client service uninterrupted. Quality data is key to the viability of an instant title product.

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Stepping up the fight against fraud in mortgage lending

Housing Wire

One emerging form of fraud we have seen plaguing our industry has nothing to do with the loan manufacturing process, but rather with the labor used to generate the loans. Given the historic volatility of 2020 (driving loan demand) and the search for elusive industry experience, underwriters have become a prized catch.

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