MReport – Title Companies Navigate Murky TRID Waters

While the industry has been able to absorb the battery of  regulatory changes, TRID has completely changed the name of the game. Cristy Ward, Chief Strategy Officer focused on consumer experience at Mortgage Connect, LP, explained that TRID upkeep and operational maintenance continues to be the center of focus for lenders and their associated title and closing partners.

“TRID has been tough on the industry as a whole. Many lenders are still struggling with technology platforms and forced to create manual workarounds to process their transactions,” Ward said.

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Cristy Ward Honored As Leading Lady in Housing Industry VIA The MReport

Mortgage Connect, a national closing and title settlement service provider for the nation’s largest financial institutions, investors and servicers, is proud to announce that Cristy Ward, the company’s chief strategy officer, is featured in MReport Magazine’s Women in Housing issue this August as one of the industry’s leading female executives. The issue is dedicated, in part, to a celebration of the achievements made by women working in the housing industry.

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CRISTY WARD HONORED AS LEADING LADY IN HOUSING INDUSTRY VIA THE MREPORT

PITTSBURGH,  Penn., August 11, 2015 – Mortgage Connect, a national closing and title settlement service provider for the nation’s largest financial institutions, investors and servicers, is proud to announce that Cristy Ward, the company’s chief strategy officer, is featured in MReport Magazine’s Women in Housing issue this August as one of the industry’s leading female executives. The issue is dedicated, in part, to a celebration of the achievements made by women working in the housing industry.

Cristy, who has 19 years of industry experience, was selected along with 39 other notable female executives based on her dedication and significant contributions to advancing the future of the mortgage and housing industries.   “I am honored to be included among such a group of women that are creating constructive and innovative solutions for today’s complex challenges, and it is wonderful that a notable trade publication has dedicated an issue to such a cause,” Cristy said. “I am blessed to work for a company that supports women in key roles, embraces innovation and invests in platforms to implement such solutions.”

As chief strategy officer, Cristy works closely with the company’s CEO, Jeff Coury, to innovate the mortgage closing process by increasing efficiency, helping lenders mitigate risk, and most importantly, by improving the consumer experience. Cristy was the architect of Mortgage Connect’s enhanced closing model focused on improved consumer education and communication during the closing process.

“Throughout her career, Cristy has certainly left a mark on the industry.  Her thought leadership has consistently focused on improving the mortgage process experience for all parties involved,” said Coury.  “Cristy’s deep knowledge of the origination life cycle and regulatory policies coupled with a passion to innovate makes her the perfect executive for this honor.”

Cristy has held leadership positions with noteworthy companies including Stewart Title and National Real Estate Information Services.  She has led several key industry panels and has received a number of prominent awards, including the prestigious MBA Doc Jore Award for Excellent Service.

About Mortgage Connect 

Mortgage Connect LP is a mortgage services provider serving the origination and default markets. The firm provides customizable client-branded closing services to enhance the borrower experience and to support client’s brand integrity.  Mortgage Connect’s flexible platform delivers innovative solutions to its national client base of lenders, servicers and private equity firms.  www.mortgageconnectlp.com.

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Mortgage Connect Opens New York Office

Mortgage Connect has established a New York presence in Midtown Manhattan that bolsters our offering of unparalleled expertise and meticulous oversight of closing transactions.  We are proud to announce the acquisition of Paradigm Title Agency & Settlement, LLC in New York City, and strategic relationships with the leading New York based Mortgage Finance law firms.

The strategic acquisition provides our national clients with our high-touch closing solution along with fully compliant Third Party Oversight and full transparency into all New York based transactions.  Additionally, through our agreement with The Gulotta Law Group, we can now provide our National Lenders access to renowned New York experts in the field, useful resources, and complete solutions.

This New York presence provides you with:

  • Fully Compliant Closing Process
  • Expert Third Party Oversight
  • Full Certification of Network Attorneys
  • One Consistent Process Consistent Fees
  • RESPA-TILA Readiness
  • Consumer Portal
  • Digital Compliance Package
  • Full Transparency
  • Proprietary Compliance Package

Mortgage Connect Expands Operation Footprint

PITTSBURGH, PA – May 15, 2014 – Mortgage Connect, the industry’s leading closing
services company, today announced the expansion of its operations with the opening of its
Dallas, Texas office. This centrally located operational center will enable Mortgage Connect to
service growing demand and to better serve its national clients.

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