Patents by Inventor J. Douglas Gordon

J. Douglas Gordon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11244386
    Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the present invention generate a model for providing one or more scores indicating a likelihood that a stated income is faulty. In one embodiment, the method includes, for example, receiving information representative of at least one borrower; receiving a first income value for the at least one borrower; and receiving a second value for the at least one borrower, such that the second income value verifies the first income value. Moreover, the method includes determining one or more parameters for the model based on the received information, the received first income value, and the received second income value, such that the one or more parameters enable the model to provide the one or more scores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION (FREDDIE MAC)
    Inventors: Michael G. Bradley, J. Douglas Gordon, Pamela W. Sims
  • Patent number: 10937091
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media are described for estimating real estate property values based on an adjusted repeat sales model using a regularized estimator. In one exemplary embodiment, a computer-implemented method calculates data for estimating the adjustments from an aggregated level to a first disaggregated level by marking a first transaction to a second transaction using a repeat sales house price index function at the aggregated level. The method also determines, using the calculated data, a regularized estimate of the deviation between the repeat sales house price index at the aggregated level and a repeat sales house price index at the first disaggregated level. The method further calculates the repeat sales house price index at the first disaggregated level based on the determined regularized estimate of the deviation from the aggregated level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION (FREDDIE MAC)
    Inventors: Stefan Krieger, J. Douglas Gordon, Yang Wang, Shaojie Chen, Ming Xiong
  • Patent number: 10628839
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media are described for estimating real estate property values based on an adjusted repeat sales model using a regularized estimator. In one exemplary embodiment, a computer-implemented method calculates data for estimating the adjustments from an aggregated level to a first disaggregated level by marking a first transaction to a second transaction using a repeat sales house price index function at the aggregated level. The method also determines, using the calculated data, a regularized estimate of the deviation between the repeat sales house price index at the aggregated level and a repeat sales house price index at the first disaggregated level. The method further calculates the repeat sales house price index at the first disaggregated level based on the determined regularized estimate of the deviation from the aggregated level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION (FREDDIE MAC)
    Inventors: Stefan Krieger, J. Douglas Gordon, Yang Wang, Shaojie Chen, Ming Xiong
  • Patent number: 10152748
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for calculating a housing volatility index. An exemplary embodiment includes accessing stored property value data reflecting first values of real estate properties during a first time period and second values of the real estate properties during a second time period. The second time period may be subsequent to the first time period. The property value data may be processed to identify the first values and the second values, and time intervals between dates of the first values and dates of the second values may be calculated. Value changes of the real estate properties over the time intervals may also be calculated, based on the first values and the second values. A volatility measure for the real estate properties may be determined based on the value changes of the real estate properties over the time intervals, and the volatility measure may be output to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
    Inventors: Menner Tatang, J. Douglas Gordon, Ming Xiong, Shaojie Chen
  • Patent number: 10062110
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for calculating a housing volatility index. An exemplary embodiment includes accessing stored property value data reflecting first values of real estate properties during a first time period and second values of the real estate properties during a second time period. The second time period may be subsequent to the first time period. The property value data may be processed to identify the first values and the second values, and time intervals between dates of the first values and dates of the second values may be calculated. Value changes of the real estate properties over the time intervals may also be calculated, based on the first values and the second values. A volatility measure for the real estate properties may be determined based on the value changes of the real estate properties over the time intervals, and the volatility measure may be output to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)
    Inventors: Menner Tatang, J. Douglas Gordon, Ming Xiong, Shaojie Chen
  • Patent number: 10062112
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for calculating a housing volatility index. An exemplary embodiment includes accessing stored property value data reflecting first values of real estate properties during a first time period and second values of the real estate properties during a second time period. The second time period may be subsequent to the first time period. The property value data may be processed to identify the first values and the second values, and time intervals between dates of the first values and dates of the second values may be calculated. Value changes of the real estate properties over the time intervals may also be calculated, based on the first values and the second values. A volatility measure for the real estate properties may be determined based on the value changes of the real estate properties over the time intervals, and the volatility measure may be output to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)
    Inventors: Menner Tatang, J. Douglas Gordon, Ming Xiong, Shaojie Chen
  • Patent number: 10055788
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for calculating a housing volatility index. An exemplary embodiment includes accessing stored property value data reflecting first values of real estate properties during a first time period and second values of the real estate properties during a second time period. The second time period may be subsequent to the first time period. The property value data may be processed to identify the first values and the second values, and time intervals between dates of the first values and dates of the second values may be calculated. Value changes of the real estate properties over the time intervals may also be calculated, based on the first values and the second values. A volatility measure for the real estate properties may be determined based on the value changes of the real estate properties over the time intervals, and the volatility measure may be output to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Federal Home Loan Morgage Corporation
    Inventors: Menner Tatang, J. Douglas Gordon, Ming Xiong, Shaojie Chen
  • Patent number: 8682682
    Abstract: A method, system, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium are disclosed that determine a likelihood that an appraisal for a property is accurate. The method may include receiving borrower information and property information. The method may further including calculating, based on the received borrower information and property information, a score for the appraisal of the property, the score providing an indication of the accuracy of the appraisal. The method may further include establishing a plurality of ranges within which the score may fall, each of the ranges providing a relative indication of the accuracy of the appraisal. The method may further include analyzing the score to determine within which of the plurality of ranges the score falls. The method may further include determining, based on the analysis of within which range the score falls, whether to request further review of the appraisal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Freddie Mac
    Inventors: Michael G. Bradley, J. Douglas Gordon, Pamela W. Sims, Douglas A. McManus, Morgan C. Snyder
  • Patent number: 8548905
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining an indication that an application for a mortgage loan to secure a property may result in closing of the loan transaction. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving application information, such that the application information includes at least borrower information, property information, and a first interest rate; receiving home value information, such that the home value information represents an estimated value of the property; receiving a second interest rate; and determining the indication based on the received application information, received home value information, and received second interest rate, such that the indication represents a likelihood that the mortgage loan may result in closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Freddie Mac
    Inventors: Michael G. Bradley, J. Douglas Gordon, Matthew J. Klena, Pamela W. Sims
  • Patent number: 8452641
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media are described for estimating real estate property values based on an adjusted repeat sales model using a regularized estimator. In one exemplary embodiment, a computer-implemented method calculates data for estimating the adjustments from an aggregated level to a first disaggregated level by marking a first transaction to a second transaction using a repeat sales house price index function at the aggregated level. The method also determines, using the calculated data, a regularized estimate of the deviation between the repeat sales house price index at the aggregated level and a repeat sales house price index at the first disaggregated level. The method further calculates the repeat sales house price index at the first disaggregated level based on the determined regularized estimate of the deviation from the aggregated level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
    Inventors: Stefan Krieger, J. Douglas Gordon, Yang Wang, Shaojie Chen, Ming Xiong
  • Patent number: 8401868
    Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the present invention generate a model for providing one or more scores indicating a likelihood that a stated income is faulty. In one embodiment, the method includes, for example, receiving information representative of at least one borrower; receiving a first income value for the at least one borrower; and receiving a second value for the at least one borrower, such that the second income value verifies the first income value. Moreover, the method includes determining one or more parameters for the model based on the received information, the received first income value, and the received second income value, such that the one or more parameters enable the model to provide the one or more scores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Freddie Mac
    Inventors: Michael G. Bradley, J. Douglas Gordon, Pamela W. Sims
  • Patent number: 8386395
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing an adjustment to a value estimate for a property that is considered distressed. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving the estimate of value for the property; determining, based on a model, the adjustment to the estimate of value, such that the model accounts for a characteristic of the property and a characteristic of the loan; and providing the adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)
    Inventors: J. Douglas Gordon, Pamela W. Sims, Aohua Chen, Michael G. Bradley
  • Patent number: 8280806
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining an indication that an application for a mortgage loan to secure a property may result in closing of the loan transaction. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving application information, such that the application information includes at least borrower information, property information, and a first interest rate; receiving home value information, such that the home value information represents an estimated value of the property; receiving a second interest rate; and determining the indication based on the received application information, received home value information, and received second interest rate, such that the indication represents a likelihood that the mortgage loan may result in closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Freddie Mac
    Inventors: Michael G. Bradley, J. Douglas Gordon, Matthew J. Klena, Pamela W. Sims
  • Patent number: 8239318
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining an indication that an application for a mortgage loan to secure a property may result in closing of the loan transaction. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving application information, such that the application information includes at least borrower information, property information, and a first interest rate; receiving home value information, such that the home value information represents an estimated value of the property; receiving a second interest rate; and determining the indication based on the received application information, received home value information, and received second interest rate, such that the indication represents a likelihood that the mortgage loan may result in closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Freddie Mac
    Inventors: Michael G. Bradley, J. Douglas Gordon, Matthew J. Klena, Pamela W. Sims
  • Patent number: 8108302
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining an indication that an application for a mortgage loan to secure a property may result in closing of the loan transaction. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving application information, such that the application information includes at least borrower information, property information, and a first interest rate; receiving home value information, such that the home value information represents an estimated value of the property; receiving a second interest rate; and determining the indication based on the received application information, received home value information, and received second interest rate, such that the indication represents a likelihood that the mortgage loan may result in closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)
    Inventors: Michael G. Bradley, J. Douglas Gordon, Matthew J. Klena, Pamela W. Sims
  • Patent number: 8010377
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for generating a model for providing one or more scores indicating a likelihood that an appraisal value is faulty. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving information representative of at least one of a borrower, a property, or one or more demographics; receiving a first appraisal value of the property; receiving a second appraisal value of the property, such that the second appraisal verifies the first appraisal; and determining one or more parameters for the model based on the received information, the received first appraisal value, and the received second appraisal value, such that the one or more parameters enable the model to provide the one or more scores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)
    Inventors: Michael G. Bradley, J. Douglas Gordon, Pamela W. Sims, Douglas A. McManus, Morgan C. Snyder
  • Patent number: 7974854
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing, based on a model, an indication that an appraisal value for a property is likely to be faulty. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving information representative of at least one of a borrower, a property, or one or more demographics, such that the received information corresponds to a date. The method determines a score based on the received information and the model, such that the score provides the indication of the likelihood that the appraisal value was faulty on the date.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac)
    Inventors: Michael G. Bradley, J. Douglas Gordon, Pamela W. Sims, Douglas A. McManus, Morgan C. Snyder, Mathew J. Klena
  • Patent number: 7945510
    Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the present invention provide a mortgage with a primary credit line and a sliding credit line, such that the borrower may request to borrow from the sliding credit line as part of the original mortgage. A level of risk associated with the borrower may be determined based on credit information of the borrower; a first credit line may be established based on the determined level of risk associated with the borrower, the first credit line being set as a debt of the mortgage; a second credit line may be established based on the determined level of risk associated with the borrower, the second credit line being set as a maximum to which the debt of the mortgage may be increased during the mortgage; and the mortgage may be offered to the borrower with the established first and second credit lines, such that a single first lien may serve as security for the first and second credit lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (Freddie Mac)
    Inventors: Michael G. Bradley, J. Douglas Gordon, Walter C. Muren
  • Patent number: 7941365
    Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the present invention provide a mortgage with a primary credit line and a sliding credit line, such that the borrower may request to borrow from the sliding credit line as part of the original mortgage. In one embodiment, the method includes determining a level of risk associated with the borrower based on credit information of the borrower; establishing a first credit line based on the determined level of risk associated with the borrower, the first credit line being set as a debt of the mortgage; establishing a second credit line based on the determined level of risk associated with the borrower, the second credit line being set as a maximum to which the debt of the mortgage may be increased during the mortgage; and offering the mortgage to the borrower with the established first and second credit lines, such that a single first lien may serve as security for the first and second credit lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (Freddie Mac)
    Inventors: Michael G. Bradley, J. Douglas Gordon, Walter C. Muren
  • Patent number: 7941366
    Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the present invention provide a mortgage with a primary credit line and a sliding credit line, such that the borrower may request to borrow from the sliding credit line as part of the original mortgage. In one embodiment, the method includes determining a level of risk associated with the borrower based on credit information of the borrower; establishing a first credit line based on the determined level of risk associated with the borrower, the first credit line being set as a debt of the mortgage; establishing a second credit line based on the determined level of risk associated with the borrower, the second credit line being set as a maximum to which the debt of the mortgage may be increased during the mortgage; and offering the mortgage to the borrower with the established first and second credit lines, such that a single first lien may serve as security for the first and second credit lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (Freddie Mac)
    Inventors: Michael G. Bradley, J. Douglas Gordon, Walter C. Muren