Mortgage companies use Calyx Point software for managing accounts at all steps of the loan process. The program is equally useful for comparing data and developing marketing strategies. While it can be installed locally on a computer, there are additional benefits that come with running Calyx Point on a data server. Software-as-a-service (Saas) is a policy in which clients pay for the monthly use of an application at a flat rate, which generally includes full support. This route can be useful for mortgage companies that are looking to reduce their IT costs, but there are additional benefits from using a server setup.

Calyx PointCentral Mortgage Data Servers Increase Usability

It can take several weeks to setup and configure Calyx Point software when it is installed directly on a computer. With the data server

"...A data server keeps private data and access limited as required by the mortgage company.."

It is set so that only certain users can view particular accounts or make changes to files. Additionally, all aspects of Calyx Point mortgage and loan software work just like the locally installed version. Software licenses do not need to be purchased since the provider handles these costs and they are included as part of the monthly service bill. focusIt, Inc. offers full-service data servers for Calyx Point software with the inclusion of Microsoft Office and complete technical support.

Important Notice

The version 7.0 release of Point and Point Data Server marks the introduction of Calyx PointCentral. PointCentral is a combination of Point and Point Data Server, which are now sold as one product with client and server components.

For this initial release, changes have only been made to packaging/marketing and the ordering process to accommodate the new product. References to Point Data Server remain throughout the user guide, the installer, and the product, and throughout the calyxsupport.com knowledge base. Moving forward, the language and all combined Point and Point Data Server product references will be referred to as a single entity known as PointCentral.