Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for evaluating default and foreclosure loss risk, both at time zero and for several years into the future, associated with a piece of real property on the basis of factors such as statistical home price trend information for a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in which the real property is located and loan terms. An automated valuation estimate for the property is obtained and compared to the purchase price. A loan-to-value ratio is determined based on automated valuation estimate. A future home price is predicted based on statistical data obtained for a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) in which the real property is located. Based on the future home price and the LTV ratio, a probability that the real property will have negative equity is determined, and a risk score is generated based on the probability.

Abstract: A method of and program product for generating a report for use in assessing the credit worthiness of a borrower in a potential financing transaction with a lender, where the method comprises obtaining personal credit information about the borrower from a plurality of credit reporting services and combining the credit information, matching the borrower's address with a property in a database containing property information and obtaining property information pertaining to the matched property from the database. The method also includes obtaining value information about the matched property, aggregating the combined credit information about the borrower, the property information pertaining to the matched property and the value information pertaining to the matched property. A report is generated from the aggregated data.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for rendering title decisions on an expedited basis. In light of empirical data showing a correlation between negative financial information (e.g., credit delinquencies) of a property owner/borrower and potential encumbrances on title to real estate owned by the property owner/borrower, a computer-implemented process evaluates financial information of a prospective mortgage applicant. If the financial information is favorable, an expedited title decision-making process is used to determine the adequacy and quality of the security to be pledged in connection with the mortgage transaction, as well as to assist in the process of issuance of title insurance products. If the financial information is not favorable, a full title search is performed. The invention significantly increases the speed of the mortgage application process without incurring substantial risks.