The Challenge of Compliance vs. Cost

The mortgage industry has no shortage of regulatory oversight. The Fair Housing Act (FHA), Dodd-Frank Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) are just the start of a long list of federal laws imposed on...

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Verification of Assets

Verification of Assets (VOA) and Why It Matters

In the modern mortgage market, particularly post-2008, one of the most crucial aspects of designing and executing a successful product is risk assessment. Gone are the days of borrowers’ cozy relationship with loan officers or bank executives acting...

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Ryan Kaufman as IR's newest Business and Integrations Analyst

We're proud to welcome Ryan Kaufman as IR's newest Business and Integrations Analyst. In his new role, Kaufman will own a critical innovation initiative: deeper integration execution. Previously, Kaufman served as Director of Integrations Support...

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How Verification of Employment (VOE) Works for Today's Mortgage Lenders

Following the financial crisis of 2008, U.S. policymakers developed new laws and regulations meant to prevent another economic disaster. One of the more consequential laws passed by Congress was the Dodd-Frank Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act...

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James Boss Named Executive Vice President

Informative Research Names James Boss Executive VP, Client Success

New Role Underscores Client Commitment While Accelerating Focus on Innovation and Growth ST. LOUIS, February 23, 2022 -- Fintech leader Informative Research, a Stewart company, today announced James Boss as Executive Vice President, Client Success....

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6 Reasons to Hire a VOE Partner

Six Reasons to Hire a Verification of Employment Partner

After record-breaking revenues and volume over the past few years, 2021 has proven to be something of a “pivot” year for the nation’s mortgage lenders. A diminishing refinance market has redirected focus back to building purchase business. The new...

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Verification of Asset, Employment and Income

Asset, Employment and Income Verification Basics for Lenders, Landlords and Businesses

Financial transactions managed by mortgage lenders often require a Verification of Employment & Income (VOE/I) to minimize the risk of financial loss. Employers' hiring staff are another primary user of VOE/I, as are property managers and landlords,...

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What Is the FCRA & How Does it Protect Consumers?

What is the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)? The Fair Credit Reporting Act is a federal law that regulates how credit reporting agencies collect data about individual consumers and how they share that data. This law helps keep credit reporting...

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What Is a Tri-Merge Credit Report

What is a Tri-Merge Credit Report?

A tri-merge credit report is a consolidated report that aggregates the data from all three credit bureaus. The consolidated report allows lenders to review one report instead of referencing three separate credit bureaus.

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Stewart Strengthens Data and Analytics, Platform-as-a-Service Capabilities by Announcing its Intent to Acquire Informative Research

Informative Research serves more than 3,000 customers across the United States and offers a wide range of mission critical solutions through its proprietary platform to streamline the loan cycle.

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