Enhancing Efficiency and Accuracy in Mortgage Lending Through Seamless Integration
In a significant advancement for the mortgage lending industry, AFX Research, a leader in tech-driven title abstracting, has announced its integration with ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass platform. This collaboration aims to streamline the title update process, offering lenders faster access to critical title information and enhancing overall operational efficiency. With AFX’s guaranteed Same-Day Title Update, lenders can ensure they receive timely and accurate information, further improving their workflow.
The integration leverages the Encompass Partner Connect API framework, enabling U.S. lenders to access AFX’s Same-Day Title Update Reports directly through the Encompass platform. This seamless connection allows for automated ordering and delivery of title updates, reducing manual tasks and enhancing decision-making with real-time title insights.
David Mitchell, CEO of AFX Research, emphasized the significance of this integration: “By embedding our Same-Day Title Update Reports within Encompass, we’re helping lenders close loans and manage the draw process for construction and renovation loans more efficiently while ensuring greater transparency and accuracy in title due diligence.”
The integration offers several advantages for lenders:
AFX’s uninsured title updates provide essential due diligence for various loan types, including:
Each report verifies ownership and encumbrance details from the current owner forward, encompassing current deed information, mortgages, tax status, liens, and judgments. Additionally, reports include copies of open liens and judgments, ensuring comprehensive risk assessment.
Founded in 1995, AFX Research has established itself as a nationwide leader in title research, combining expert researchers with cutting-edge automation to deliver unmatched speed, accuracy, and efficiency in title report generation. The company has conducted title research on over $1.3 trillion in property and is trusted by prominent institutions, including the SEC, IRS, and DOJ.
The integration of AFX Research’s Same-Day Title Update Reports into ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass platform marks a pivotal step in modernizing the mortgage lending process. By streamlining title updates and enhancing access to critical information, this collaboration empowers lenders to operate more efficiently, reduce risks, and better serve their clients in a competitive market.
For more information about AFX Research and its services, visit www.afxllc.com.
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