Aspen Grove Solutions and the National Association of Mortgage Field Services (NAMFS) recently announced the addition of Quick Search to the industrywide background screening solution Aspen iRecord.

Default technology provider Equator has promoted Chris Michaels to VP of product development and Robert McKinley to VP of business development. Michaels has nine years of business analysis and product development experience. He will lead the team that provides business process solutions and system design for all Equator's clients. McKinley has led Equator's business development effort while working closely with new and existing customers. In his new role, he will continue to foster new business relationships.

Lender Processing Services, Inc. (LPS) reported Thursday that year-end processing of all loans serviced using its Mortgage Servicing Package (MSP) and processed in its Jacksonville, Florida data center was completed on January 1, 2010. During the year-end routine, LPS processed more than 35 million loans for its mortgage servicing clients, while also maintaining normal system access, the company said.

Service 1st Valuation and Settlement Services, Inc., a national appraisal management firm based in Pittsburgh, has joined the Ellie Mae Network, according to an announcement Monday. Connectivity to the network is integrated in Ellie Mae's Encompass360 management software, which is used by mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, community banks, credit unions, and national and regional lenders across the nation.