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Since 1983, Desert Document Services, Inc. has been responsible for major innovations in the field of document software technology and delivery for accurate and timely documents nationwide, meeting the needs of a variety of customers.
2003
DesertDocs celebrated its 20-year anniversary in 2003. The year was marked by technological advancements in developing SMART docs following the guidelines of MISMO (Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization). The launch of SMART PakSM and the SMART LibrarySM is expected in the first quarter of 2004. The year also saw an expansion of services including partnerships with The Turning Point, BCE Emergis, Provantedge, Avista Solutions, RamQuest, AppIntell, Nationwide Flood, and ABC Virtual. These partnerships enable DesertDocs customers to use integrated solutions and order additional services through the BrokerDocs and DesertDocs Web software applications, eliminating the need for redundant data entry or using multiple websites and software applications.
2002
With BrokerDocs and DesertDocs Web well established as the first complete ASP document solutions, DesertDocs focused on improving the user experience by adding additional features and functions. The seasoned technologies experienced dynamic acceptance within the industry.
2001
2001 was a very active year in the development of new technologies and services for Desert Document's customers. DesertDocs Integratable ASP was introduced at the MBA Annual Convention in Toronto. Targeted to IT Departments and Technology Providers, DesertDocs Integratable ASP addressed the need for automated solutions without the development and maintenance costs associated with in-house design. The company also announced the launch of DesertDocs Web. For those companies that want a Web solution, but still require customization of documents, this site is a "best fit" and offers more flexibility to the already popular BrokerDocs.
2000
In June of 2000, Desert Document Services, Inc launched a new Web based service targeted to the Broker market. BrokerDocs can import loan data directly from popular LOS systems and produces document packages in minutes for retrieval anywhere there is Web access.
1998 - 1999
Desert Document Services, Inc. introduced DesertDocs WebPost with a Web print utility to replace the older, proprietary Remote Delivery technology. DesertDocs WebPost with our Web print utility uses the Internet as an advanced delivery vehicle. The Web print utility application allows users to automate the transport and remote printing of closing document packages. With the use of the Web, Desert Document Services, Inc. greatly reduced the need for expensive, slow traditional delivery methods.
1997
DesertDocs Pro, the first desktop Windows 95 mortgage document software was introduced.
1996
Desert Document Services, Inc. developed an interfaced disclosure component of Fannie Mae's Desktop Originator. This Windows program enabled originators to use Desktop Originator in the field to generate Good Faith Estimates and Truth-In-Lending disclosures for their borrowers.
1995
Desert Document Services, Inc. added Construction-to-Permanent loans, Home Equity Lines of Credit, Auto Equity, and other loan type pre-disclosures.
1994
Fannie Mae approached Desert Document Services, Inc. to provide Advance Disclosures for their soon to be released Desktop Originator product. Desert Document Services, Inc. developed a stand-alone Windows Advanced Disclosure program to meet the needs of Desktop Originator users.
1993
Ruth Thompson, president and founder of Desert Document Services, Inc., was selected as a finalist for the 1993 Arizona Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young, Inc. Magazine and Merrill Lynch.
1990 - 1991
DesertDocs provided interfaces with Loan Origination software. Eliminating redundant data input.
1989
Desert Document Services, Inc. introduced the Turn-Key Laser-Tech System. With this software, higher-volume lenders reduced their mortgage document preparation time from several days to minutes. Desert Document Services, Inc. expanded its capabilities to include all 50 states.
1988
Mortgage software was improving for retail mortgage operations, but could not meet the special needs of the wholesale lender or originator. Desert Document Services, Inc. shaped services that targeted this segment of the market by creating private labeling for wholesale lenders.
1987 - 1989
In 1987, Desert Document Services, Inc. established Corporate Job Bank, Temporaries and Resumes to locate and hire viable employees in all facets of the mortgage lending industry. Corporate Job Bank was sold in 1989 and is still in existence today.
1987
Desert Document Services, Inc. introduced the Laser-Tech System Remote Delivery, providing mortgage lenders with same day service, regardless of location. Desert Document Services, Inc. was the first company to introduce remote printing of closing documents in the customer's office.
1984 - 1988
Ruth Thompson established the Mortgage Banking Institute to educate those involved in the mortgage industry. The school was accredited by the Department of Real Estate for continuing education requirements and licensed by the State Board of Private Post-Secondary Education. In 1984 DesertDocs began the private labeling of its technology.
1983
Mortgage volumes were rising. Mortgage companies were unable to close the loan volumes they were originating. Preparing and delivering the documents to the closing agents was a major bottleneck in the loan process. Ruth Thompson founded Desert Document Services, Inc. to alleviate that bottleneck by offering a same day document processing service for its customers.
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