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Regina M. Lowrie, CMB, of Dytrix on How Lenders Can Protect Against Cyberfraud
Regina M. Lowrie, CMB, is President and CEO of Dytrix, a fintech company that enables secure financial transactions for institutions through the Dytrix Platform. In 2005, she became the first woman Chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association and continues to serve on many MBA committees.
Harry Gardner of Docutech on Remote Online Notarization Adoption
Harry Gardner is Executive Vice President of eStrategies with Docutech Corp. While at the Mortgage Bankers Association he helped lead and grow the efforts of MISMO and the eMortgage Workgroup for more eight years. After transitioning to private industry in 2009, he gained the industry perspective of the technology solutions provider, and continued his leadership role in MISMO, first as Chair of the Residential Governance Standards Committee and then as a member of the Board of Directors.
Remote Online Notarization: Steps Lenders Can Take During Coronavirus Pandemic
The COVID-19 virus has created a level of uncertainty in our country not seen since the financial crisis of 2008. Moreover, recent orders by state governments to shelter in place or executive proclamations closing non-essential businesses have made it exceedingly difficult for our industry to serve consumers and complete real estate financial transactions.
Fannie Mae: Record U.S. Expansion Likely Undone by COVID-19
The longest economic expansion in U.S. history has likely come to an end amid the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19, according to the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research Group.
Another 5.2 Million Fill for Unemployment; 4-Week Total Rises to 22 Million
The Labor Department reported a seasonally adjusted 5.245 million people filed initial unemployment claims for the week of ending April 11, marking the fourth consecutive week of multi-million claims and bringing total claims filed in the past four weeks to more than 22 million.
‘Coronavirus Effect’ Takes Aim at March Housing Starts
The economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic showed up in March housings starts, which fell by more than 22 percent, HUD and the Census Bureau reported yesterday.
Harry Gardner of Docutech on Remote Online Notarization Adoption
Harry Gardner is Executive Vice President of eStrategies with Docutech Corp. While at the Mortgage Bankers Association he helped lead and grow the efforts of MISMO and the eMortgage Workgroup for more eight years.
CFPB Issues Final Rule Raising HMDA Data Reporting Thresholds
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday issued a final rule raising loan-volume coverage thresholds for financial institutions reporting data under the Home Mortgage Reporting Act.
OCC Issues Guidance on FEMA/Flood Insurance Force-Place Requirements
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on Wednesday provided guidance to the Mortgage Bankers Association, addressing conflicts between a recent Federal Emergency Management Agency memo and banking agency flood insurance rules.