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MGIC CORPORATE LIBRARY

 

 

RESOURCES FOR MORTGAGE ORIGINATION

 

American Banker

        A daily newspaper published for the Banking industry.  It contains a Mortgage section for the latest news affecting the Mortgage Industry.  A paid subscription is required for this publication, which includes the print version and online access.  Past issues are archived in the Corporate Library.

 

Business Journal of Milwaukee

        This weekly newspaper focuses on business happenings in Milwaukee.  It sometimes contains reports on MGIC.  A copy is available for review in the Corporate Library, or you may ask to have your name added to the routing list.  Visit the Business Journal website at www.bizjournals.com to sign up for a free daily news update and free weekly newsletters on real estate and banking.

 

Encyclopedia of Mortgage and Real Estate Finance by Albert Santi, 2003

 

        This encyclopedia defines, explains and illustrates by example over 2,000 finance and mortgage concepts. This is a valuable reference tool for mortgage bankers and brokers, loan officers, and others involved in buying, selling, and financing property.

 

 

Handbook of Mortgage Lending by Gary W. Hutto & Jess Lederman, 2003

 

        An overview of the Mortgage industry, it covers the loan origination, processing, underwriting, closing, shipping and delivery, warehousing, and quality control processes. Also discussed are property appraisal, loan administration, secondary marketing and commercial real estate finance.

 

Holm Mortgage Finance Report

       This summary of factors influencing the Mortgage Finance industry is published biweekly in newsletter format.  This publication is available for review in the Corporate Library.

 

Home Equity News

        This monthly publication covers second mortgage financing and lending to borrowers with damaged credit.  You may ask to be added to the routing list or order a paid subscription, which includes a print edition and online access. 

 

Housing Market Report                                      

        This biweekly newsletter provides in-depth reports on local and regional housing markets.  It also includes data such as mortgage rates, building permits, new and existing home sales and consumer price indices. You may ask to be added to the routing list or order a paid subscription.

 

Industry Headlines

        Published daily by the Corporate Library on the Inside MGIC database on Lotus Notes.  Industry headlines are current articles from multiple sources which focus on the mortgage and housing industries.  You may request copies of articles that are relevant to your work or are of interest to you.

 

Inside B&C Lending

            This biweekly e-newsletter highlights top originators, servicers, securities issuers and underwriters in terms of market share. Quarterly issues also include data on retail, correspondent and broker breakdowns and replenishment rates of the top servicers.   A print copy is available in the Corporate Library.  A paid subscription is required for e-delivery.

 

Inside Mortgage Compliance

This biweekly e-newsletter provides information on new developments in mortgage market regulation.  A print copy is available in the Corporate Library.  A paid subscription is required for e-delivery.

 

Inside Mortgage Finance

        This weekly e-journal compiles important statistics and analysis of legislative developments, regulatory changes, and mortgage market trends. A print copy is available in the Corporate Library.  You may also request that your name be put on the routing list.

 

Inside Mortgage Profitability

            This biweekly e-newsletter provides strategic tips from executives and analysts to help increase profitability at both large and small sized institutions.  A print copy is available in the Corporate Library.  A paid subscription is required for e-delivery.

 

Inside Mortgage Technology

 

        This biweekly e-newsletter provides news and analysis on emerging technologies for the Mortgage Industry.  A print copy is available in the Corporate Library.  A paid subscription is required for e-delivery.

 

 

MBA NewsLink

            This daily email is free to all MBA members.  It highlights news stories from national newspapers and industry sources covering residential, commercial and multifamily real estate finance. Sign up at www.mortgagebankers.org/mbanewslink/index.html

 

Mortgage Banking

        This monthly magazine is published by the Mortgage Bankers Association.  It contains in-depth articles on current issues facing the Mortgage Industry.  You may request that your name be added to the routing list.

 

Mortgage Banking Terms by Gavin A. Brown

 

        This comprehensive glossary defines over 1,500 terms used in the day-to-day practice of mortgage banking.  Available in the Corporate Library.

 

 

 Mortgage Market Statistical Annual by Inside Mortgage Finance Publications, published annually

       

        This two volume set compiles tables and statistics published the prior year in Inside Mortgage Finance, Inside MBS & ABS, Inside B&C Lending and Inside the GSEs.  Available for checkout in the Corporate Library.

 

Mortgage Market Update

            This monthly e-journal summarizes ongoing trends affecting the Mortgage Industry. It tracks the mortgage selling and servicing changes from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the housing agencies.  A copy is kept in the Corporate Library.  You may also request that your name be put on the routing list

 

Mortgage Originator

        This monthly magazine is targeted toward origination professionals.  It focuses on customer service, marketing, management techniques and origination technology. Some articles are freely available online at http://www.mortgageoriginator.com/.  You may also request that your name be added to the routing list.

 

Mortgage Technology

            This monthly magazine offers news and information on new technologies being developed for the Mortgage Industry.  It covers such topics as automated underwriting and online originations and servicing.  See the website www.mortgage-technology.com for current news. You may also request that your name be added to the routing list.

 

National Mortgage News

            This weekly news publication covers the events that are affecting the mortgage industry, including commercial lending, mortgage servicing, technology, e-commerce and default management.  A paid subscription is required for online access at www.nationalmortgagenews.com/. You may also request that your name be added to the routing list.  You may also sign up for a free daily email summarizing industry news at www.nationalmortgagenews.com/briefing.

 

 

Origination News

            This monthly news magazine covers the mortgage broker, lender, and wholesaler market. It included coverage of online mortgage origination, lead generation,  RESPA activity and origination software and technology.  Current news is available online at www.originationnews.com/.  You may also request that your name be added to the routing list.

 

Residential Mortgage Banking Basics by Lynn S. Powell

       

        This publication provides a concise introduction to the business of mortgage banking and the functions comprising the mortgage lending process—origination, processing, underwriting, closing, warehousing, shipping & delivery and servicing.  Available for checkout in the Corporate Library.

 

 

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