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Increased need for a compliance-driven insurance servicing solution

Housing Wire

With multiple organizations – such as the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB), Fannie Mae, FEMA, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and others – guiding these regulations and outlining protocols, it is necessary but challenging to maintain compliance.

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Former Fannie Mae chief named as CEO of Silicon Valley Bank N.A.

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has named former Fannie Mae CEO and Blend president Tim Mayopoulos as CEO of Silicon Valley Bank N.A. , After being promoted to CEO in 2012, Mayopoulos returned Fannie Mae to profitability, delivering more than $167 billion in dividends to the U.S.

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What makes Gen Z homebuyers different?

Housing Wire

For Gen Z, technology is second nature Gen Z is considered those who were born between 1997 and 2012 — today, members of Gen Z are between 11 and 26 years old. We are the cohort succeeding millennials and have grown up with rapid technology progression, an increase in multi-generational households and the “influencer” era.

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HomeZada rolls out AI-powered chat assistant for homeowners

Housing Wire

” According to Bodrozic, this blend of customized home data and advanced AI technology positions HomeZada as a powerful tool for homeowners looking to maximize the value of homeownership. Established in 2012, HomeZada is a fully integrated, cloud-based platform dedicated to digital home management.

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Wolters Kluwer appoints Vikram Savkar as EVP and GM

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In this role, Savkar will be responsible for the management of an expanding business unit within Wolters Kluwer that focuses on product innovation and technological advancements. Savkar has been a part of Wolters Kluwer since 2012, when he joined as vice president and general manager of the Legal & Regulatory division.

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Blend is now worth $4.6B. Now what?

Housing Wire

” Blend’s white-label technology is what powers mortgage applications on the website of traditional banks such as Wells Fargo and U.S. Over the last two years, Blend has acquired its own mortgage insurance firm and title insurance firm (the latter in a $422 million deal). Blend also has some big competition to worry about.

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Blend hopes to be valued at $4B following IPO

Housing Wire

It has raised a total of $655 million since its founding in 2012, according to Crunchbase. Blend’s white label technology is what powers mortgage applications on the site of banks such as Wells Fargo and U.S. Blend’s white label technology is what powers mortgage applications on the site of banks such as Wells Fargo and U.S.