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2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Samir Agarwal

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At Wolters Kluwer, Agarwal has tapped his extensive banking product development experience to create a group of offerings that assist local and regional banks to more effectively scale their operations and processes in support of their consumer-facing offerings.

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2020 HW Vanguard: Robert D’Urbano

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Robert D’Urbano joined Freedom Mortgage in 2005 and guides the development of system improvements and assuring operational readiness of all corporate systems. D’Urbano and his team have overseen the design, development and delivery of new technology solutions that have enabled Freedom Mortgage to double the originations volume year over year.

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2020 HW Vanguard: Tony Thompson

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Tony Thompson founded the National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America in 2016 with a vision to positively grow, develop and improve the industry by introducing women and minorities to the industry and investing in America’s youth to make them the leaders of tomorrow. It will seek more Millennials, minorities, and women.

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FinLocker raises $17M in Series B funding round

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Louis-based developer of a leading white-label financial fitness and homeownership platform, announced the closure of a $17 million Series B funding round on Tuesday. In addition to product development, FinLocker (a former HousingWire Tech 100 winner) plans to expand its strategic partnerships and collaborations within the mortgage ecosystem.

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2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Paul Akinmade

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In his role, Akinmade is intimately involved with many of CMG Financial’s technical and consumer initiatives with hands-on involvement in designing the experience, managing development, training, marketing and ensuring a successful deployment. The post 2020 HW Tech Trendsetter: Paul Akinmade appeared first on HousingWire.

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Florida theme parks creating more housing for employees

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For Universal Studios employees, the owners of the park are seeking to construct a 1,000-unit mixed-use development slated to open in 2026 that would promise a short commute to the Universal Orlando Resort, which is also aiming to open a full-scale third theme park called “Epic Universe” next year.

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Michigan attorney general reissues reverse mortgage consumer alert

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The action is designed to inform consumers about the potential pros and cons of taking out these loans, according to an announcement issued by Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office on Monday. “A Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-approved counseling prior to closing the loan.

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