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Floify launches lending platform for mortgage brokers

Housing Wire

Digital mortgage automation solution provider Floify launched a lending platform for mortgage brokers built on the foundation of the Floify point-of-sale (POS) platform. Founded in 2013, Floify — a subsidiary of Porch Group Inc. —

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Polly CEO on using technology to improve margins

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HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Adam Carmel , founder and CEO at Polly , to talk about the ways technology should be delivering ROI for lenders. Sarah Wheeler: The cost to originate a mortgage is higher than ever, while companies have invested more in technology than ever before. What is the disconnect there?

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Tim Bowler named president of ICE Mortgage Technology

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Benchmark Administration (IBA) , will take on a new role as president of ICE Mortgage Technology starting on March 1. Tyrrell joined Ellie Mae in 2002, where he was promoted to executive vice president in 2013 from chief operating officer and senior vice president. Timothy Bowler, president of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.

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People movers: Notarize, RE/MAX and Planet Home Lending

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A former Quicken Loans executive, Booth has over 15 years of experience working in state and federal government bodies, focusing on transforming the mortgage industry through technology. Planet Home Lending has promoted four people to vice president positions, supporting the company’s continual growth.

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What happens when borrowers have more control of the lending process?

Housing Wire

Yet borrowers have had limited agency in the lending process to date. FormFree, the ATP fintech led by HousingWire Tech Trendsetter Brent Chandler , is launching a blockchain-based exchange for consumers to take control of the lending process. The smart contract presents the borrower’s lending request to the exchange.

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Nearly 40 housing tech firms make the 2023 Inc. 5000 list

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LoanStar Technologies , which connects lenders with borrowers who are traditionally underbanked or unbanked, also made the list again. 469 LoanStar Technologies 1,241% 2016 Enabling lenders to connect and lend to customers who are traditionally underbanked or unbanked. Homelight , a platform for homebuyers and sellers, was No.

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ConsumerDirect Mortgage rebrands as Real Genius, introduces new tech platform

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Jamie Thornton, director of online mortgage lending at Real Genius, said in a statement that the company has “invested a significant amount of time and resources” into developing technology for customers. Since 2016, we’ve helped more than 51,000 families with their mortgage needs, lending more than $15 billion,” said Thornton.

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