Housing Wire

JANUARY 24, 2024

San Diego-based reverse mortgage wholesale lender Smartfi Home Loans has forged a partnership with LoanPASS to use the technology company’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) product and pricing engine in its reverse lending operations. Our growth will be through partnerships that are built on a relational foundation,” Smith said in May 2023. “As

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In a high-rate environment, Pennymac Financial Services delivered profits in 2023, mainly due to the performance of its servicing portfolio. million net income in 2023, down from $475.5 billion in unpaid principal balance (UPB) in 2023, down 9% year over year. million in Q4 2023, compared to a pretax income of $101.2

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As the housing market continues to undergo a seismic shift, technology leaders like this year’s Tech Trendsetters stand as beacons, guiding the industry toward a future where innovation is not an option but an imperative for success. Congratulations to the 2023 Tech Trendsetters honorees.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2024

Home-equity lending overall found its wings in 2023 as a number of independent mortgage banks ramped up product lines over the course of the year — despite a bump in the road in the third quarter when mortgage rates surged past 7%. Market indicators so far appear tentatively promising.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke to Sandra Madigan, EVP of product strategy – servicing technology at ICE Mortgage Technology , about improving the home buying and ownership experience with technology and how the industry can do so thoughtfully. What do you think the disconnect is there, and do you see this changing in the future?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Through the development of improved and sophisticated systems, protocols and technology, these operations leaders are driving their companies to growth and success. Congratulations to the 2023 HW Insiders! This year 75 honorees were honored as HW Insiders.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Benchmark Administration (IBA) , will take on a new role as president of ICE Mortgage Technology starting on March 1. ICE’s appointment of Bowler as incoming president ICE Mortgage Technology comes at a crucial time for the company. ICE Mortgage Technology is also eyeing increased sales in its Encompass loan origination system in 2023.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2024

Dark Matter Technologies , formerly Black Knight Origination Technologies, is gearing up to bring more lenders on to use its Empower loan origination system in 2024. Read on to learn more about how Dark Matter Technologies’ plans increase market share and utilize AI in its LOS.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2023

Cenlar FSB , the nation’s second-largest mortgage servicer and largest subservicer, has named Rene Gonzales as its new chief technology officer (CTO), according to an announcement on Tuesday. Cenlar FSB has already made a number of leadership changes in 2023.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

Magazine list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America declined in 2023. It was ranked the 98th-fastest growing private company in America in 2023. Interestingly, none of the top three companies on the 2023 list made the cut in 2022. 658 in the 2023 Inc. The self-reported list ranks U.S. 5000 edition.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2024

annualized decline in net premiums and fees during the fourth quarter of 2023 , which contributed heavily to a 12.8% As we have discussed on previous earning calls, 2023 was a challenging real estate market ,” Carolyn Monroe, the president and CEO of Old Republic National Title Holding Co. decrease for all of last year. year over year.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

In 2023, Real recorded 48,905 sides, up 14,721 sides from 2022, and a sales volume of $21.2 Though Real made progress financially, like virtually all of its brokerage peers it was in the red in 2023. While Srivatsaa is pleased with the growth his firm recorded in 2023, he has even bigger plans in store for 2024. billion, up $6.80

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2023

AI and data-led fintech company Pagaya Technologies named Sanjiv Das as president. In January 2023, Pagaya acquired proptech Darwin Homes to capitalize on the rental market. Das, a former CEO of Caliber Home Loans , will begin his new role on Oct. The firm has been in the real estate business since 2020.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2024

loanDepot greatly reduced its costs in 2023 while revenues were in free fall amid a contracting market. million in 2023, compared to a $457.6 In 2023, a year marked by lower volume throughout the market, loanDepot’s revenues decreased 22% to $974 million. billion in 2023. million in Q4 2023, compared to $25.4

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

This impact is evident in the achievements of HousingWire’s 2023 Marketing Leaders honorees. brands, including brokerage, mortgage, title, insurance and technology. Take a look below to see some of last year’s winners and the accomplishments that helped earn them their win.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

Fannie Mae has lowered its mortgage origination forecasts for 2022 and 2023 due to the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) aggressive inflation-fighting monetary policy and corresponding volatility in the mortgage market. It also downsized the 2023 forecast from $2.7 Staying nimble in a fast-paced market with the right mortgage technology.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

At HousingWire Annual , plenty of speakers and panels will be looking ahead to 2023 and discussing the trends and changes that all industry professionals should be anticipating. . 3rd will feature Rick Webster , Lender Price , Amy Moses, Escrow Tab , Sara Holtz, ICE Mortgage Technology and Cory Jo Vasquez, Realty ONE Group.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2023

As nominations continue to roll in for the 2023 TECH100 award — nominations close today! — Looking ahead in 2023, all signs are pointing to an industry that will focus on increasing efficiencies and, in turn, cutting costs. According to Ligris , 2023 will be “a year of optimization,” specifically for title and settlement.

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Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2024

adults ages 55 and older view aging in place in their homes as an “important goal,” with 49% attributing aging as a reason they would choose to bring assistive technologies into their homes. This is according to surveys conducted in 2023 and 2024 by U.S. But older adults have also been embracing these technologies more rapidly.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

California mortgage tech firm Blend Labs narrowed its loss in 2023 by expanding its consumer banking footprint and growing its mortgage consumer base. million in 2023, down from a non-GAAP net loss of $182.2 million in 2022 , according to data shared in its fourth-quarter and full year 2023 earnings call.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Marc Helm President and CEO ReverseAmerica Advisors Hoby Hanna President and CEO Hanna Holdings James O’Bryon CEO RE/MAX Gold Nation Jarred Kessler CEO and Founder EasyKnock Jason Abrams Head of Industry and Learning Keller Williams Jeff Allen President CubiCasa Jennifer Hedgepeth Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer DHI Mortgage Jimmy (..)

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

For more than a decade, HousingWire’s Tech100 program has identified and recognized the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries. The 2023 Tech100 Mortgage winners are continuing to bring innovation to the mortgage process – from origination to closing, and servicing to secondary markets.

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Housing Wire

JULY 5, 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 HW Marketing Leaders! This year’s list includes a diverse group of marketing minds who come from many different aspects of housing. However, they all share a common trait of working collaboratively across their organizations to help drive growth and success. Take a look at each honoree’s full profiles below.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

N ominations for HousingWire’s Insiders award are open now through Friday, June 23, 2023. Be it new experimental technology, legislation or regulation to respond to, disruptive proptech models, shifting market dynamics and so on,” said Price. As Endpoint continues to invest in automation technology and its closing platform.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Cooper Group was profitable in 2023, a year marked by its acquisition of Home Point Capital and Roosevelt Management Co. You have to build and invest in technology. Overall, Mr. Cooper delivered $500 million in net income in 2023. along with the fallout from a cyberattack. It ’s a scale business. And by funding $12.6

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As brokers and LOs close out a challenging year and set their sights on 2023, it could be tempting to take a pessimistic view. However, there are actionable steps and strategies they can take to ensure 2023 is as profitable as possible. They will continue investing in new technologies and lending programs.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

For more than a decade, the HW Tech100 program has identified and recognized the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries. The table below shows the 2023 winners. These are the companies and solutions helping real estate professionals propel their businesses forward in 2023.

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Inman

MARCH 13, 2024

CEO Max Simkoff says the company is well positioned to help lenders take advantage of the Biden administration's push to reduce closing costs for mortgage borrowers.

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2023

HousingWire is excited to announce the 2023 class of Rising Stars! Congratulations to the 2023 Rising Stars! In its tenth year, this industry award is showcasing the up-and-coming leaders in housing who have had major accomplishments all before the age of 40.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The forecast for the housing market in 2023 gets worse by the month, with the latest report predicting a million-plus decline in existing home sales. trillion in 2023, according to the government-sponsored enterprise. Looking ahead to the full year 2023, Fannie Mae expects an average home price decline of 1.5%. million in 2023.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The top three opportunities mortgage pros see are new construction (15.3%), first-time homebuyers (14.5%) and cultivating referrals and building new relationships with buyers, builders and agents (13%), according to HousingWire ‘s Q4 2023 LenderPulse survey. About 37% of respondents were spending money in social media and 34.8%

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2023

InstaLend is a tech-enabled real estate loan lender that provides capital to residential developers through streamlined technology and automated workflow, according to its website. It’s a big improvement from the $1,972 loss per loan in Q1 2023. 5000 – 2023 The companies are U.S.-based,

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Women of Influence winners. Their collective expertise spans the entire spectrum of the sector, encompassing areas such as lending, tech, real estate, appraisal, compliance, operations, sales and so much more.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke to Amanda Phillips, executive vice president of compliance at ACES Quality Management, about getting servicing staff and technology ready to meet upcoming regulatory requirements while ensuring quality throughout the life of the loan. Without technology, this will be an overwhelming burden. trillion to $1.33

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2023

The 2023 HousingWire Annual agenda is here. Plus, don’t miss CEO Playbooks, technology-focused sessions, data-focused sessions and advice from the industry’s top performers. HousingWire Annual 2023 is the one event where you can expect to network with executives from all across the housing ecosystem.

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Housing Wire

MAY 22, 2024

The average cost for a retail mortgage lender to originate a loan reached $11,600 in the third quarter of 2023, up 35% — or nearly $3,000 per loan — when compared to fourth-quarter 2020, a period of low interest rates and high sales volume, according to a study published Tuesday by Freddie Mac. That’s 2.4

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2023

Despite market headwinds, the top brokerages continued to show growth in the 2023 RealTrends 500 brokerage rankings. After record 2020 and 2021 years, the 2023 RealTrends 500 brokerage rankings again show that the largest firms are gaining share at rates not seen before 2020. 1 spot in transaction sides for the past four years. “In

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