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How many information systems does your mortgage company deal with on a daily or weekly basis? How many databases do you need to navigate in order to close a mortgage loan? Stop and consider how many more sources of data are feeding into your IT...
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Remote work is a feature of the modern business world that isn’t going away. In fact, research says we are likely to increase our reliance on remote...
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Taylor Scilufo: Mon, May 13, 2019
The process of onboarding or offboarding in a mortgage lending company is a minefield. In an industry with strict data regulation, financial service...
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Travis Lewis: Mon, Apr 29, 2019
Design Most mortgage companies rely on individual employees to create their email signature. This results in email signatures that look different...
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Travis Lewis: Mon, Apr 22, 2019
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Does working in the cloud live up to expectations or is it merely a change of platform?
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Choosing a new digital direction for your company.
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Travis Lewis: Mon, Jan 14, 2019
IT administrators can protect their email systems. Down payment wire fraud affects borrowers and mortgage companies across the country. This scam,...
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The sooner a new hire is settled, the sooner they can begin their work.
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Providing transparency to lending customers and access via mobile devices is half the battle.
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Without encryption, financial institutions are taking a gamble.
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Hackers break into systems to steal organizational data.
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Mortgage companies finally have the capability of email signatures. For mortgage professionals, a huge concern of daily communications is...
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Every October since 2004, the United States has observed National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Computer security is always important, but the month...
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Cyber thieves are amping up their attacks on major banks and the U.S. Federal Reserve. Recently, $81 million dollars was stolen from a Bank of...
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A new RPA streamlines the process of on-boarding new hires. On-boarding loan officers is a hassle. There are pitfalls along the way and multiple...
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It’s time to update the disaster recovery plans for your business. February 27, 2018 was a wakeup call for mortgage sellers and servicers. That date...
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New rules in the selling game. As of February 27, 2018 mortgage sellers and servicers working with Fannie Mae have a new set of guidelines.
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Email is a big part of communication with , but it poses many security problems. Companies are torn between their need to protect confidential...
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The ubiquity of the cloud is undeniable. It used to be that enterprises wanted the biggest and the best software available.
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Today’s employees work remotely using tablets and smartphones. Thanks to modern device technology and an increasingly dynamic workforce, the trend of...
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BI visuals help employees in the company get on the same page. Business Intelligence (BI) has come a long way since its first implementation.
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A courthouse looms over the viewer. The Washington Examiner reported last week that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has been ruled...
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The digital threat landscape for mortgage companies is enough to unnerve the most stalwart IT professional. Reviewing threat alerts is part and...
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Barbed wire, a chain-link fence, and a camera combine to provide a high level of security.
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A laptop, a book, and a smartphone on lockdown. Mortgage applications require a huge amount of personal data.
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Your business can implement the most sound measures to prepare for every eventuality and still be sidelined by a disaster beyond anyone's control....
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A laptop on the desk of a finance professional. There is no slowing down for mortgage lenders in 2018.
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Equally important: physical security and cyber security. The finance industry’s data-handling platforms have a clear bulls-eye on them.
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Financial management software makes everyday interactions smoother for mortgage lenders. Mortgage software has relied on legacy infrastructures and...
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Wear a seatbelt—navigate your cloud-based systems with safety in mind. “Safety first.” It’s a pretty easy idea to agree on. We all think safety is...
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Business data is available at your fingertips, but is it protected? If your mortgage company isn’t talking about advanced data governance, you’ve...
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A businessman takes his work laptop home. What exactly happens when a company device gets stolen?
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Finance customers turn to mobile banking technology. New technology continues to change the banking landscape.
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In the future, financial information and programming will be increasingly available on-the-go. The old days of purely brick-and-mortar banks are over.
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BI visuals help employees in the company get on the same page.
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New cyber security laws in New York mean strict accountability for businesses.
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Get an extra level of security with multi-factor authentication or MFA.
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Two defects threaten computers and devices released on the market since 1995.
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New bill to increase cybersecurity oversight in the United States.
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Congress passed the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA) in 1994 as an amendment to the Truth in Lending Act. The legislative intent was...
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What image comes to mind when someone mentions archives? Dusty file cabinets in a basement or buried and mislabeled folders on your desktop are two...
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Did you know that 98% of cyber attacks can be stopped simply by keeping your devices up-to-date? Our lives seem to be moving faster as we advance our...
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When faced with a regulatory examination, many mortgage businesses simply freeze up and ignore what’s coming, often because they’re not sure what to...
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No business can exist in a vacuum. The success of any business relies on the cooperation of dedicated professionals, both within and without. Today...
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Tax season is fast approaching. As you're gathering up all the important documents from last year, struggling to be sure that you have all the...
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Mobile devices have revolutionized the way modern businesses function from day to day. Employees can now work from anywhere and from a variety of...
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The Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) oversees the Federal Housing Administration, the largest mortgage insurer in the world. Because HUD...
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Understanding the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) is crucial for mortgage loan officers because the data required by the law helps the Federal...
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Luke D Shawver: Mon, Mar 13, 2017
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For mortgage companies, nothing is more important than verifying that a prospective buyer has the income to repay the loan. The IRS is probably the...
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Buying property comes with a lot of administrative paperwork and legal requirements. One of those requirements says that mortgage lenders must...
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Luke D Shawver: Sun, Feb 19, 2017
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As a passionate mortgage professional, you are constantly striving to improve your job performance and gain new, innovative knowledge about your...
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You may know a bit about TRID and what it means for the mortgage industry, but how much do you really know? We've found a few things that everyone...
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The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank) authorized the consumer protection bureau known familiarly as the CFPB....
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The success of a mortgage lender directly correlates to the success of their marketing strategy. Every mortgage officer knows how to secure and close...
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Developing and maintaining a high level of workforce productivity is imperative to the long-term success of your mortgage business. However, in order...
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As a mortgage lender, you are always looking for new ways to increase productivity, generate new leads, and improve the efficiency and success of...
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One of the most important reasons for any mortgage business to make changes in the way it uses software is to increase the productivity of their...
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The mortgage industry has become increasingly vulnerable to outsiders accessing consumer protected information. A data breach can result in costs to...
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In order to apply for a mortgage, borrowers must turn over some very personal information. So it comes as no surprise that many borrowers are...
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Where is the safest place to store a valuable item: in a locked box in your home, or in a safe deposit box at a bank? It should be obvious that...
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The millennial generation is getting more done than any other generation, and it is because they have embraced the technology that is available to...
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Documents aren't really safe unless their transfer is secure from end to end. A mortgage company may store and manage its information with the...
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Data warehousing is an out-of-date concept for many people, commonly associated with SQL, batch reporting, and long wait times in order to get any of...
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Mortgage customers make heavy use of the Internet today. People are used to carrying on business with online forms and email, even where they'd have...
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Every October since 2004, the United States has observed National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Computer security is always important, but the month...
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By now, you may have heard the hype surrounding the new assessment tool from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC). This...
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The theft of a computer can be bad news for your mortgage business. It's not just the cost of replacing it; insurance should cover that. It's the...
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With all the changes going on in the world of technology today, it's apparent to us that mortgage companies need more (and better) data to drive...
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As data security professionals, it's clear to us why mortgage companies should be using multi-factor authentication (MFA) in their businesses. Yet...
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International criminals are cyber-attacking American companies at unprecedented rates. Worse, many victims don't even announce they paid money to...
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Is your mortgage company encrypting the hard drives of the devices it uses to conduct daily business? Here’s a better question: Could your mortgage...
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What would happen to your mortgage company if it were hit with a serious computer virus or other malware? Could your company survive both the...
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Is it time to start preparing the obituary for the desktop computer? Even one of the designers of the original IBM PC 5150, Mark Dean, declared that...
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Cyber thieves are amping up their attacks on major banks and the U.S. Federal Reserve. Recently, $81 million dollars was stolen from a Bank of...
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Businesses that deal with finances and credit face specific social networking safety concerns that many other businesses do not. From threats to...
Luke D Shawver: Thu, May 19, 2016
The North State Building Industry Association (BIA) is hosting a home tour. This home tour brings together some of Sacramento's best home builders to...
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Luke D Shawver: Thu, Apr 28, 2016
Hackers are more persistent now than ever before, and they’ll stop at nothing to get at your sensitive data. International hackers are now...
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Luke D Shawver: Thu, Apr 07, 2016
More and more, financial institutions are being forced to grapple with security issues, concerning the advanced technologies their employees and...
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Luke D Shawver: Thu, Mar 31, 2016
Mortgage companies gather loads of personal data from applicants and customers, making the security measures they put in place of the utmost...
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As a lender, are you protecting the privacy and personal information of the borrowers you serve? Data security is a vital responsibility that you...
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Luke D Shawver: Thu, Mar 10, 2016
The pace of software solutions and technological upgrades in the financial market has been remarkable. There are countless Software as a Service...
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Credit unions and mortgage companies are entrusted with some of clients’ most private information. From social security numbers to bank statements,...
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Luke D Shawver: Thu, Feb 25, 2016
The pace of software solutions and technological upgrades in the financial market has been remarkable. There are countless Software as a Service...
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Even though larger corporations are making use of internet speed when it comes to mortgage applications, a proliferation of customized tech services...
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With growing concerns over security issues and increasing industry standard upgrades, the benefits of synchronizing data across mortgage and core...
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With complex sales that involve a lot of money, it can take weeks to complete the sales cycle. Mortgage loan officers often wait an average of four...
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You have built a solid Mortgage Department. You have gathered software tools that are at the top in the industry. Your team likes the tools and are...
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These days, more and more mortgage companies are beginning to implement a mobile workforce. However, with this newfound mobility comes a number of...
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With Quicken Loans' recent unveiling of real-time loan applications, competition between mortgage companies has reached internet speed. How can...
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In the fast-paced, competitive environment credit unions and mortgage companies face in the post recession age, technology is essential for great...
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These days, savvy businesses everywhere are touting the benefit of real-time analytics, and so should mortgage companies. Real-time analytics help...
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If you are a Mortgage Company owner… Pay Attention!!!
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Cloud computing can empower the mortgage industry by streamlining processes, reducing errors, and improving efficiency. However, some institutions...
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Many mortgage companies, especially smaller firms, assume that their business is safe from hackers and other potential cyber attacks, but that...
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In today’s increasingly mobile world, more and more businesses are allowing their employees to use their mobile devices for work, especially when...
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In today’s highly digital world, much of our business communications take place over email. The mortgage industry, especially, relies on email to...
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The benefits of switching your mortgage company's servers and desktops to the cloud go beyond just joining the latest technology trends. You've no...
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In the last 18 months, the world has seen a sharp rise in cyber-attacks. Last year the term “data breach” became mainstream vernacular. In 2014, the...
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The 21st Century has seen huge advancements in technology, advancements that are changing the world and the ways we connect, communicate, and do...
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Creating a secure mobile workspace is more necessary than ever as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies become increasingly common in the modern...
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In today’s business climate, security and workforce needs are constantly changing. Like many other industries, the mortgage industry must face a...
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Mortgage companies are now required to adhere to the same stringent regulations for protecting consumer data as banks. These regulations can add to...
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In the last 18 months, the world has seen a sharp rise in attacks on businesses, individuals and even government organizations by hackers using...
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The recent hack on the U.S. Office Of Personnel Management (OPM), which was one of the most serious government cyber attacks of all time, teaches us...
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Employee data security is no longer an option in the mortgage industry. It's a necessity. More employees than ever before in the mortgage industry...
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Mortgage companies need a uniform email signature. Why can this be said with such confidence? Email signatures may be the most overlooked,...
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While many businesses rely on the email component connected with Enterprise Office 365, mortgage lenders profit by pairing Office 365 Email with...
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Higher mortgage rates and stagnant housing inventory pools may be the reason for a drop in the number of mortgage loan applications. As the country...
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In the wake of data breaches of major financial institutions like JPMorgan, it is increasingly obvious that comprehensive measures must be taken to...
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In the mortgage industry, one of the often overlooked areas of data security is your email platform. Email gives your business the ability to...
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For mortgage bankers, data security is a major concern. Most of the information with which mortgage companies work is sensitive and personal....
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As technology evolves, mortgage companies must change their systems, security plans, and business processes in order to meet current and future...
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Information security for mortgage companies used to be simple. As long as your employees didn't take vital client information out of the building, it...
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Cyber security is now a top issue for mortgage CEOs. The mortgage industry is particularly vulnerable to digital breaches because of the number of...
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Forget Disaster Recovery. What are you doing to ensure Business continuity?
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Organization: Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, Florida (HHPC) Using ABT’s unique hosting and managed services for D+H Servicing Director for...
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Not sure what your summer has been like, but here at ABT we went to CAMP http://www.ca-amp.org/.
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Just got back from the 2014 Accenture Mortgage Cadence, Ascent Users Conference in Denver, June 3rd, 4th and 5th. This was my first visit to their...
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Move Beyond Hand-keying If your team is hand keying loan data from your origionation software to your servicing platform consider MortgageExchange....
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As a Business owner you work very hard day in and day out. You have a great client base which you have developed over the last few years. Your...
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In the September 2013 issue of "Servicing Management" magazine, an article was posted called; "Decreasing The Cost Of Servicing Timelines With...
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What is a Software Interface? A software interface should seamlessly connect your software (in this case two mortgage software platforms) and move...
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ABT spent October 21st through the 24th at the MBA Annual convention in Chicago. Booth 1313 was our location in the Expo.
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It seems that whenever a a calculation seems "off" or a problem arises when using mortgage software tools, the operators tend to assume that the...
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Access Business Technologies hosts Mortgage Servicing Software for some of the largest Credit Unions in the country. It's "Tax Time" again and we...
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Cloud computing is an excellent way for businesses to save money while growing their infrastructure. With the rapid demand of cloud computing comes...
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More and more mortgage lenders are utilizing software tools including loan servicing through cloud solutions, not just in an effort to save overhead,...
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For over 11 years ABT continues to work with Banks and Credit Unions who are looking for an easy to use, Mortgage Servicing software tool for use in...
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What do the folks from Access Business Technologies do when they aren't hosting Mortgage Software for their clients???? Note to our clients: We still...
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Access Business Technologies was again invited to exhibit at Harland's User Conference "Connections 2011", held at the Gaylord National at National...
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Just returned from DMD's user conference...Wow, what a busy 3 days. They covered topics such as Compliance/Closing, Secondary Marketing, the...
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We would like to announce our latest data center roll out. This data center hosting environment was launched specifically to provide an even better...
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Week before last, ABT was again part of a very successful Harland Clarke User Group Conference. Our booth was right in the heart of the Vendor's...
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I was recently ran into someone who's job title was "Software Consultant". "Why would someone need a software consultant?" I asked, "Doesn't that...
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We received our updated SAS 70 Type II report today. I can now get this out to the banks and credit unions who host their mortgage software with us....
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As a member of a technology company, who hosts-manages and delivers mortgage software over the internet, I have had the opportunity to visit many...
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Recently I was on the phone with a client who was having issues with latency over their internet connection. An example of latency is when you are...
