ICE Mortgage Technology (Ellie Mae + Simplifile + MERS)
The system is great for loan origination and downline processing. The thing about Encompass is that it's only as good as its user so I can see where new loan originators or folks who are new to the system can have a huge disadvantage over somebody who is experienced with it. Of course, if you have experience with it it's the perfect tool. Compliance is also a big factor that Encompass does take advantage of. It communicates with various 3rd parties like Blend, appraisal management systems, Loanbeam, etc to help gather data where needed and keep files in compliance as needed. I don't know of any other case use for Encompass outside of loan origination.
Some areas where Northridge Loan Systems is best suited is for mid to large-sized companies who are handling thousands of loan applications on a day-to-day basis. Since this program has a sizeable IT infrastructure, this software is best suited for companies that have a mid to large-size IT team with scalable infrastructure. I would not recommend Northridge Loan System to smaller-sized companies with a low volume of loans as it can be a mid-complex to manage and maintain when there are other solutions out that cater to smaller businesses.
ICE Mortgage Technology (Ellie Mae + Simplifile + MERS)
The Web Center allows us to compete in our market and also allows us to continue to originate loans in markets where we don't have a physical originator.
The software is easy to use so it allows us to train staff very quickly so they can start producing mortgages.
I appreciate receiving information on upcoming updates well before they take place so that I can review the updates and inform the staff of changes they need to be aware of.
ICE Mortgage Technology (Ellie Mae + Simplifile + MERS)
Encompass is a powerful tool that is flexible and can be set up to meet your business needs. However, a guide of best practices in designing a workflow process would be a huge resource.
A feature that would be helpful is the ability to easily create pop up boxes that could allow users to identify errors in data being entered in to fields and direct them to a solution to easily correct the error.
ICE Mortgage Technology (Ellie Mae + Simplifile + MERS)
I am a long time user of Calyx software. I have loved using Calyx for most of my career. Early on, I did experience Encompass once and I felt it was too "management centric" at the time. After coming back to it now, I realize that my original feelings were more about distrust of my own management than the software itself.
We chose Nortridge Loan System to handle our loan management going forward to due to the fact that we can implement this crucial business function in the cloud. Unlike Shaw Systems, which is completely on-premise, we have to manage many aspects of this software for the business from servers to segregated networks, and backups to ensure availability. With Northridge Loan Systems being able to be implemented in the cloud, we can ensure higher availability to our loan servicing teams and increased insurance that data will be safe with the DR procedures surrounded in the cloud.
ICE Mortgage Technology (Ellie Mae + Simplifile + MERS)
Ellie Mae prepared itself well for TRID. We have been able to manage all of the changes using the configurable workflow to help all users understand the nuances of TRID.
We have gone paperless saving us time in transporting files between users and allowing us to reduce time to close.
Electronic signature of documents has allowed us to reach more borrowers.
