Suzee Quanta
Suzee Quanta is the lead content editor for Mortgage & Finance News magazine, responsible for quality control and uptime. Suzee has worked in the finance industry for over 20 years in various support service positions, and joined the Neotrope News Network team in 2017.
Mortgage Capital Trading’s Bulk Acquisition Manager™ Technology Achieves 100 Percent Investor Adoption
Mortgage and Finance News: (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that it has gained unprecedented industry-wide technology adoption among the investor aggregator community. MCT officially unveiled the Bulk Acquisition Manager(TM) (BAM) within its capital markets software platform, MCTlive!, in July of this year.
NAMB Releases Housing Outlook: Congress Needs to Make Key Changes
Mortgage and Finance News: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) NAMB, an association that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, has announced its housing outlook and its plans to advocate for change.
The Mortgage Collaborative Expands Metrics-Driven Lender Collaboration Lab Initiative
Mortgage and Finance News: (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, recently announced details surrounding the continued expansion of their Collaboration Lab initiative. Launched in the spring of 2017, TMC's Collaboration Labs offer their Lender Members the opportunity to participate in day and a half long "deep-dive" networking sessions with peers.
Mortgage Industry Veteran John G. Stevens Appointed as New President at NAMB
Mortgage and Finance News: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) NAMB, an association that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, today announced that former president elect John Stevens has been appointed to the role of president.
PHH Mortgage joins The Mortgage Collaborative’s Preferred Partner Network
Mortgage and Finance News: (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced a new strategic partnership with PHH Mortgage, a leading subservicer and portfolio retention provider. The new relationship with PHH Mortgage adds an experienced, best-in-class subservicer to their preferred partner network.
VanDyk Mortgage Encourages Borrowers to Automate Asset Verification Using AccountChek by FormFree
Mortgage and Finance News: (ATHENS, Ga.) FormFree today announced that VanDyk Mortgage Corporation has selected its flagship AccountChek(R) service for automated asset verification. Loan officers at VanDyk have already begun offering AccountChek as an alternative to manual, paper-based asset verification. In addition, borrowers can choose AccountChek as a faster alternative to uploading bank statements when using VanDyk's self-service mortgage portal, powered by Ellie Mae's Encompass Consumer Connect.
TMC Benchmark: The Mortgage Collaborative Unveils New Lender Member Benchmarking Solution
Mortgage and Finance News: (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, has released its monthly benchmarking solution to its Lender Members. The first reports were made available this month and will be provided to participants on a month-to-month, real-time basis.
LBA Ware added to Advanced Technology Development Center’s ATDC Signature Portfolio
Mortgage and Finance News: (MACON, Ga.) LBA Ware, a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced that the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) - Georgia's technology incubator - has accepted LBA Ware to into its ATDC Signature portfolio. As an ATDC Signature company, LBA Ware will have access to ATDC coaching and programming, potential investment capital and additional resources from the Georgia Institute of Technology, including intellectual property and talent.
Pendo hires VP of Sales and a Regional Account Executive for Appraisal Management
Mortgage and Finance News: (LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo.) Pendo, a nationwide appraisal management company (AMC), announced that Paul Wholley has been hired as VP of Sales, responsible for leading the company's national sales team. The company's proprietary QC technology boasts numerous unique features that assure the highest levels of quality and compliance.
Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. named to 2017 San Diego Business Journal Best Places to Work
Mortgage and Finance News: (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that it earned a spot on the San Diego Business Journal's (SDBJ) Best Places to Work list for the sixth year in a row.
Rich Eagar of EPIC to Present at 2017 PLANADVISER National Conference Oct. 12 in Orlando
Mortgage and Finance News: (ORLANDO, Fla.) EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Retirement Consultant Rich Eagar will present at the 2017 PLANADVISER National Conference (PANC) on Thurs., Oct. 12 at the JW Marriot, Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.
LiveTraders Announces Launch of its Scholarship Program for Stock Market and Forex Traders
Mortgage and Finance News: (NEW YORK, N.Y.) Celebrating the breakthrough success of their education and training programs for Stocks, Options and Forex professional traders Live Traders have decided to give back to the financially less fortunate. The educational platform recently celebrated the launch of the Live Traders Scholarship Program where qualified students have a chance to go through the Live Trader training program for free or at dramatically deep discounts.
Valerie Saunders named as New Executive Director for NAMB
Mortgage and Finance News: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) NAMB, the organization that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, today announced that it has appointed Valerie Saunders as the organization's new executive director.
New eBook: Optimal Nonprofit Financial Management through Outsourcing, by Rocky Davidson, CPA
Mortgage and Finance News: (MACON, Ga.) Qbix Accounting Solutions announces a new eBook by Rocky Davidson, CPA. The 8-page eBook, "Optimal Nonprofit Financial Management through Outsourcing" is written for Nonprofit Executive Directors who are looking to improve their accounting function.
EPIC Insurance Brokers adds Broker Producer Tim House in Fresno, California
Mortgage and Finance News: (FRESNO, Calif.) EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Tim House has joined the firm as a Property and Casualty Insurance Broker/Producer in EPIC's Fresno, California office.
The Mortgage Collaborative’s Preferred Partner Network welcomes Certified Credit Reporting
Mortgage and Finance News: (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new preferred partner relationship with national credit information service provider, Certified Credit Reporting. As a result of this new partnership, lender members of The Mortgagee Collaborative will receive discounted pricing on Certified Credit's suite of credit and verification services.
Pendo Makes Enhancements to Its Appraisal Review Tool with over 100 Automated Checks
Mortgage and Finance News: (LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo.) Pendo, a nationwide appraisal management company (AMC), has made enhancements to their Appraisal Review Tool, which is part of their proprietary technology solutions for appraisal management. Pendo's Appraisal Review Tool assists their quality review team in managing the process of checking each and every appraisal, ensuring reports are accurate, complete and most of all compliant.
Quandis, Inc. Adds New Imaging Functionality to its Military Search Service for DOD SCRA Compliance
Mortgage and Finance News: (RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif.) Quandis, Inc., a leading default management mortgage technology provider, announced that it has added new functionality that allows servicers and default attorneys to more easily manage images of official certificates from the Department of Defense (DoD) to demonstrate proof of compliance for adherence to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).
NAMB The Association of Mortgage Professionals today announced it’s rebranding as simply ‘NAMB’
Mortgage and Finance News: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) NAMB (formerly National Association of Mortgage Brokers), an association that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, today announced a rebranding that includes a new logo and marketing campaign. NAMB's new brand identity emphasizes the diversity of its member base, which includes individual loan originators and small and midsize mortgage origination businesses of all kinds-brokers, bankers and correspondent lenders.
Matic Insurance and LendingQB team to Eliminate Stressful Mortgage Delays Related to Homeowner’s Insurance
Mortgage and Finance News: (SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.) Matic Insurance Services (Matic), a digital insurance agency that enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the home-buying transaction, today announced a new partnership with LendingQB, a provider of "lean lending" loan origination technology. Matic announced the news as part of a live demonstration at San Francisco's Digital Mortgage Conference.
Director of Retirement Rob Massa and Ascende Wealth Advisers Inc., has been named to the 2017 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement...
Mortgage and Finance News: (HOUSTON, Texas) EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Director of Retirement Rob Massa and Ascende Wealth Advisers Inc., EPIC's Retirement Consulting Team, has been named to the 2017 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Plan Advisers. This list recognizes the top financial advisers who specialize in serving Defined Contribution (DC) retirement plans.
Restaurant Owner 2017 Recruiting Survey Report Details What Independent Restaurant Operators Are Doing to Attract Top Candidates
Mortgage and Finance News: (PHOENIX, Ariz.) Restaurant Owner today released the results of their 2017 Independent Restaurant Recruiting Survey. The report summarizes input gathered from over 400 independent restaurant owners and operators regarding their proven recruiting practices.
FormFree Expands Alliance with LexisNexis Risk Solutions and impending launch of AccountChek Plus
Mortgage and Finance News: (ATHENS, Ga.) FormFree today announced the impending launch of AccountChek Plus, a new tool for lenders that combines the features of AccountChek, the nation's most trusted asset verification app, with liens and civil judgments data from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. By giving lenders a more complete picture of borrower ability-to-pay before loans go to underwriting, AccountChek Plus cuts costs, reduces risk and empowers better lending decisions.
The Mortgage Collaborative welcomes BUILT to Preferred Partner Network
Mortgage and Finance News: (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Built was named to The Mortgage Collaborative's Preferred Partner Network, providing solutions for digital draw management and collaboration software for the network's lenders active in construction lending. Built is the leading provider of secure, cloud-based construction lending software.
Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event 2017: EPIC’s Tom Mackey to Present on Protecting Ops from Cyber Security Threats
Mortgage and Finance News: (ATLANTA, Ga.) EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Risk Management Consultant Tom Mackey will present at the Seventh Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event on Sept. 28, 2017 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
ARMCO Releases Q1 2017 Trends Report: Critical Defect Rates Continue Upward Trend
Mortgage and Finance News: (POMPANO BEACH, Fla.) ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software ACES Audit Technology(TM), announced the release of the ARMCO Mortgage QC Trends Report for the first quarter of 2017.
TRK Connection enhances Insight RDM Mortgage QC Audit Platform with Data Subscriptions Feature
Mortgage and Finance News: (SALT LAKE CITY, Utah) TRK Connection, a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that it has added a data subscriptions feature to its flagship mortgage quality control (QC) audit platform Insight Risk & Defect Management (RDM).
Lender Price Opens New $5 – $10 Million Investment Round and Names Jerry L. Halbrook as CEO
Mortgage and Finance News: (PASADENA, Calif.) Lender Price, the emerging leader in digital mortgage lending technology, announced today that it has named veteran mortgage industry executive Jerry Halbrook as its CEO and has opened a fresh round of equity funding to fuel its growth trajectory.
A Prime Time to Plan for Long-Term Care for Yourself Is After Arranging It for A Loved One, says ACSIA Partners
Mortgage and Finance News: (KIRKLAND, Wash.) Have you been called upon to arrange care for an aging parent or other loved one? If so, "it can be a blessing in disguise," says Denise Gott, CEO of ACSIA Partners, one of the nation's largest long-term care insurance agencies. "It can inspire you to plan ahead for your own care, without delay."
Mike Zarrilli of DocMagic named to 2017 HW Insiders Award List
Mortgage and Finance News: (TORRANCE, Calif.) DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its head of operations, Mike Zarrilli, has been named to HousingWire's Insiders Award list for 2017.