Residential Mortgages
Does the order in which we load the Mortgage JSON message matter?
Yes.
(It is very important to load messages in the order outline in the batch trail otherwise there can be rejects in PAM.
For example, you need to load the LMF records before loading new buys.)
What does PIPE stand for?
PAM Import Processing Engine
In order to host PAM, you need a citrix server, database server, and this type of server.
Application Server
Do we run our batch jobs just at the end of the day after US trading is completed?
No, we run regional trails. APAC, EMEA and AMER then general end of day extracts for all regions.
In what ceremony are changes in priorities within the current PI discussed
PI Prioritization and Review
Do we get Residential mortgage JSON message every day?
No, there is not activity every day.
(We do get remittances activity from servicers mid-month, any buy/sell activity, BD0-1 impairments, BD4 ME prices. )
What two regional files consumed via the PIPE Console come from MiddleTier?
SMF & TradedSMF
This is a collection of servers, which supports a single version of PAM, but multiple regions.
A Server Pool
What time are the TWS jobs refreshed?
7:00AM EST
What ceremony is an IT only meeting across agile teams where impediments and dependencies are discussed?
Scrum of Scrums
Who provides the mortgage JSON messages?
Allvue (formerly BlackMountain)
(Everest is the vendor)
What are the 3 types of interfaces for PIPE to get data into PAM?
WPF(UI), Web API, Console
What version of the NAS allows for faster reads and writes, but is only accessible from within DXC?
Back-end NAS
What is the purpose for PAM Secondary database and jobs?
Primarily for the PODS process.
(The secondary database [PRODCOPY2] is a backup of the PAM Production database after AMER daily processing is completed.)
What does SAFe stand for?
Scaled Agile Framework
How often do we perform Resi. Mortgage Transaction and Valuation closes?
Resi. mortgage transactions close on a daily basis and the Valuation close is monthly.
(Similar to Securities)
How is authentication & authorization handled for the PIPE Web API?
APIC
In addition to the PROD pool, what other server pool is in the PROD environment?
REG
What is the difference between a job and a job stream?
A job executes a single process.
A job stream is a sequence of jobs to be executed in a given order.
In what agile ceremony do the teams finalize their features list, build their team boards, and conduct final plan review?
PI Planning