Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke to Ryan Carry, SVP of Wholesale at Change Wholesale , about the wholesale channel and how brokers can gain an advantage in the current fluctuating market. HW: What can brokers do to gain an advantage in this marketplace? HW: What kind of support do brokers need right now?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2023

California-based Pennymac Financial Services ’s broker division, Pennymac TPO , launched a home equity loan product as tappable home equity nears its 2022 peak. Pennymac’s home equity loan for brokers comes as U.S. The product is eligible only for primary residences with fixed-rate term structures of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years.

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2023

Pontiac, Michigan-based United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) announced on Wednesday that its brokers can request a dedicated loan coordinator, adding a level of loan processing support when needed. In addition, UWM announced brokers can also connect their loan origination platform to the lender’s system.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Greene will report to Devi Mateti, president of the enterprise digital solutions team. “I Greene is also a former real estate broker/owner and a U.S. We are confident that under his guidance, the team will continue to deliver innovative and mission-critical solutions to our MLS clients, empowering their real estate agents.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has accused California-based brokerage and correspondent lender Mortgage Solutions FCS, dba Client Direct Mortgage, of breaching its early payoff (EPO) provision and its owner, Ramon Walker, of trademark infringement. UWM filed a lawsuit in a U.S. district court in Michigan on Wednesday. UWM is the largest U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2023

With current market conditions having a negative impact on traditional agency loans, expanding into non-QM products can allow brokers to grow their business and reach a wider borrower pool. But what’s the best way for brokers to market themselves to reach that wider, non-QM audience? Why a solution provider? No box required.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

If you’re looking for the best real estate schools in Illinois to complete the required 75 hours of class time you’ll need to get a broker’s license, we’re here to help. In Illinois, real estate agents are called brokers. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2022

With more hopeful homeowners searching for non-traditional lending solutions, brokers are looking to partner with wholesale lenders that can offer unique options. Our brokers know we stand by our terms and commitments. Brokers who are new to non-QM are eager to offer these loans to grow their value and their business.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

Blue Sage: Digital Lending Platform Our Digital Lending Platform is a multi-channel, end-to-end digital mortgage solution that provides a superior experience for lenders and customers. Product Fast Facts #1 Robust flagship LOS and mobile apps for borrowers, loan officers, correspondents, and brokers.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Every aspect of brokering a deal involves working together with others. But what’s been missing lately is a critical step in the ideation process: Looking past the trees, the individual problems that each solution solves — and instead seeing the forest, the concept of a complete solution that solves each of the individual problems combined.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Mortgage lender CRM and marketing automation solutions provider Insellerate has launched a new third party origination (TPO) solution for wholesale lenders, the company announced on Monday during ICE Experience. The solutions include lead management and distribution, inbound call routing, and access to loan information.

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2022

Black Knight’s Optimal Blue is looking to court mortgage brokers with its new pricing feature that provides up-to-date rates on its cloud-based loan servicing platform. Among Black Knight’s suite of integrated solutions, cloud-based loan origination system LoanCatcher has application programming interface connectivity to Loansifter PPE.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

While a booming market kept brokers busy in 2021, the 2022 housing market has been underscored by rising interest rates, inflation and geopolitical turbulence. In response, many brokers are relying on extra support, and Flagstar Bank offers exactly that. We’re well-capitalized and committed to mortgage, particularly the broker channel.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

As brokerages across the country have begun implementing buyer agency contracts into their business practices in the wake of the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit verdict, the Consumer Federation of America is warning consumers that they may be filled with “unfair provisions” that primarily protect agents and brokers.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Lenz currently serves as managing director and co-head of research for credit solutions at TPG Angelo Gordon , a prominent global asset manager with more than $200 billion in assets. He now serves as a board member for Secure Energy , a privately held energy broker. Lenz to its board of directors, the company announced on Thursday.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

In light of this, brokers are compelled to find new areas of opportunity, such as expanding their product offerings. When venturing into the world of non-QM and other specialty lending options, it’s important to partner with experts in the field who can provide reliable training, support and solutions. Champions Funding. Flagstar Bank.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Rocket Pro TPO is diversifying its product portfolio by offering home equity loans to brokers by mid-September amid increased competition in the wholesale channel. While UWM’s goal is to increase market share by courting more brokers, it’s wreaking havoc on other lenders , forcing some to exit the wholesale channel.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 25, 2024

Mortgage point-of-sale (POS) solutions provider Floify has launched Lender Edition , a flexible per-loan pricing option for mortgage lenders. Floify Lender Edition is the counterpart to Broker Edition , a one-stop lending platform configured for the needs of mortgage brokers that was introduced in December 2023, the firm says in a release.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2022

On Thursday, the publicly traded multichannel lender launched a new technology platform for brokers called “POWER+,” a key step toward generating more broker business. The custom fee screen enables brokers to accept, add and edit fees directly onto a screen that resembles a loan estimate.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

REdistribute provides clean, timely, highly compliant, and accessible listings data, which complements our comprehensive property data solution for banks, portfolio managers, government agencies and others who need access to the best, most up to date information on the housing market.”

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

As these borrowers begin to comprise a significant part of overall housing demand, brokers and LOs want to partner with wholesale lenders who understand how to serve this emerging customer base. The brokers who partner with Champions Funding benefit from exceptional support from a team that truly cares about their business goals. “Our

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A common thought among brokers revolves around the idea that if your gross commission income or office size is not increasing, you’re not successfully growing your brokerage. Regular check-ins act as an early-warning system, offering brokers a window into the emotional well-being of their agents.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2024

If the selling broker wasn’t required to cooperate with this contractually hired buyer broker that came through a lead call center, they wouldn’t cooperate,” Florance said. “If If the buyer broker commission rule goes away, that revenue model for the portals goes away for sure. “We

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Real estate tech provider Accurate Group announced on Tuesday the acquisition of eMerge Property Solution for an undisclosed sum, three months after receiving a strategic investment from Novacap. The post Accurate Group acquires eMerge Property Solutions appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

Nothing sets you up for success like learning the habits and best practices of more experienced agents, brokers and other housing professionals. Here, you can make connections, learn, and explore solutions to the housing industry’s most critical challenges and promising opportunities. Guests of NAR members can enter for free.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2024

PureWest appointed broker-owner Paul Reizen to spearhead the launch of its new office in Sandpoint, Idaho, home to the Schweitzer Mountain ski resort and Lake Pend Oreille. PureWest Christie’s International Real Estate , a Montana -based real estate brokerage, is expanding into northern Idaho , the firm announced on Tuesday.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2023

To counteract this, brokers need to focus on two main strategies: increasing per-person productivity (PPP) and recruiting more agents. The solution? By understanding the specific attributes and needs of potential recruits, brokers can tailor their approach to be more effective. Both good business practices in any market.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

California-based fix-and-flip lender Anchor Loans launched a third-party originator (TPO) channel to serve mortgage brokers, banks, private and non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) lenders and other referral partners whose clients are home builders, developers and investors. Anchor Loans was acquired by investment firm Pretium in November 2021.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

To further catapult wholesale channel growth, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) remains committed to developing proprietary technology and amplifying state-of-the-art training programs for mortgage brokers across the country. “At UWM firmly believes the time to dominate as an independent mortgage broker is now.

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Housing Wire

MAY 11, 2021

“We’re bringing the best technology together to dramatically simplify the work that agents and brokers do every day, but this is more than just connecting the dots. Homespotter, a software product suite for real estate agents and brokers, can integrate with over 300 MLSs.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

mortgages are serviced by CoreLogic tax solutions, the company’s website shows. CoreLogic, owned by private equity firm Stone Point Capital , offers a national database covering real property and mortgage information. The data company’s clients include mortgage lenders, real estate brokers and property management companies.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Cloudvirga TPO automates a lender’s wholesale origination workflow and provides private-label point of sale solutions to the lender’s brokers. Cloudvirga TPO provides intelligent wholesale technology that gives brokers more options and more control. #2. Product Fast Facts: #1. Get More Info.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Mortgage tech company Xactus announced that its valuation solution Appraisal Firewall X has met federal requirements and is capable of fulfilling Fannie Mae property data collection orders. Xactus Appraisal Firewall X provides data for both processes.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2022

According to the company, brokers using Path TPO can prequalify loans in less than 10 minutes, order credit reports, upload documents, provide eSigning tools to borrowers, access automated underwriting systems, monitor loan statuses and deliver fully compliant loan packages. It is included in Calyx’s solutions like Zenly and Path.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

For brokers, working with these borrowers can be complicated because they require unique processes. HousingWire recently spoke with Bill Dallas, President of Finance of America Mortgage, to discuss how brokers can leverage technology to accommodate today’s average homebuyer. That represents about a 7.5%

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

The National Association of Realtors has provided these facts: 86% of buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker. A second layer to the listing agreement and commission structure is the compensation to a cooperating broker (aka buyer agent). Will sellers pay less?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2022

in three channels –broker, delegated correspondent, and non delegated correspondent– strengthening the organization across 46 states in which it originates mortgages.” The wholesale division provides underwriting and closing services to small banks, credit unions, and mortgage brokers. billion in home loans last year.

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