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Tane Cabe talks reverse mortgage industry challenges, software development

Housing Wire

They’re a more forward-thinking broker, and there has been lots of activity with the HECM Tool, which is a software application that I developed. I started doing reverse mortgages in 2003, and started by originating both forward and reverse,” he said. Hence the HECM Tool, which is a software application,“ he said. “So

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Lenders target growing Hispanic homeownership market

Housing Wire

Chicago-based Guaranteed Rate this week rolled out an expanded Language Access Program, which has applications and loan servicing in Spanish for consumers in all 50 states. A Spanish website and mortgage applications tool to help Hispanics overcome language barriers went live this week by CrossCountry Mortgage. billion in loans.

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What MBA’s forecast means for mortgage originators

Housing Wire

history next to 2003. Here are some expectations and recommendations: First , the refi/purchase mix should be carefully evaluated down to the loan officer level. And finally, there are great tools available that can augment a sales team’s abilities. trillion, the second-largest origination year in U.S.

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ChatGPT for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

ChatGPT: Valuable Tool or a Replacement for Real Estate Appraisers? Built in 2003, the Mediterranean style primary residence totals 4, 050 sq. I have not had time to use it, but have been reading and watching demos about how it can be used for appraisers for awhile.

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What role can mortgage brokers play in fair housing?

Housing Wire

There is a lack of financial literacy in schools and in many communities, and we want to help provide the tools people need to understand home buying and what that process looks like. KW: NAMB has been actively advocating for mortgage brokers since 2003. HW: It’s an election year and I know NAMB has been very active in advocacy.

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