Due to unforeseen circumstances with the cloud migration, MeridanLink will be postponing the go-live for August 26, 2022 and rescheduling to Friday, September 9, 2022. We will continue to provide notice as we approach that date. Please note that this announcement contains new information about what to expect during our production environment migration to our new infrastructure. See below for … Read More
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What’s one of the hottest topics during a purchase market? Trigger leads — what are they? Why are they allowed? Do they benefit borrowers? How about lenders? In this episode, we are discussing the marketing product created by the national credit bureaus, Trigger Leads, and how they are impacting today’s lenders and consumers. Join our data nerds, Nicole Mattiello, VP … Read More
Talk Data to Me: Tackling Trigger Leads [Episode 12]
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Just as music preferences and social norms shift from generation to generation, so do home buying habits. In recent years, Millennials have made up the largest percentage of homebuyers.[i] As more Millennials and Gen Zers make their way into the housing market, it’s important for lenders to tailor their customer experience to suit the unique needs and preferences of NextGen … Read More
Enhancing the Customer Experience for Next Generation Homebuyers
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In 2021 an estimated 42 million Americans had their identity stolen.[i] With the growing prevalence of data breaches and cybercrime, it’s no surprise that identity theft is on the rise. Dealing with identity theft can be upsetting, expensive, and time-consuming. Fortunately, there are ways to guard against it. One tool consumers can use to protect themselves from credit-related fraud are … Read More
How Do Credit Freezes Impact Mortgage Applications and Other FAQs
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We have all been there, a borrower says they have a 720 credit score, but when you get the report back they have a 680. How can that happen? How do you explain the difference to your borrower? In this episode of Talk Data to Me, we are joined by Mark Teta, Regional VP at Certified Credit to talk about … Read More
Talk Data to Me: Consumer vs. Mortgage Credit Scores [Episode 11]
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From mortgage loans to credit cards, financing can help you accomplish your financial goals more quickly and conveniently than you could otherwise. If you want to take advantage of credit, you need to establish yourself as a trustworthy borrower. There are five factors that lenders use to assess your creditworthiness. These factors are known as the five C’s of credit: … Read More