Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 2, 2024

Minard previously served as a sales engineer for ICE Mortgage Technology’s Surefire CRM platform, which was included in the company’s 2023 acquisition of Black Knight. He also held the position of director of customer growth at Surefire until Black Knight’s acquisition of the platform in 2021.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Data provider Curinos partnered with Polly , a software-as-service mortgage technology firm, aimed to support lenders’ effective margin decisions. “Our partnership will enable clients to seamlessly analyze their market position and support effective margin decisions without leaving their pricing engine.

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Housing Wire

JULY 21, 2023

In December 2021, she had left Compass to join the young brokerage SERHANT. ” In a statement, Wu cited the strength of Compass’ technology platform, which allows agents to streamline operations, deliver detailed reporting as well as clean marketing materials. where she launched her own team.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2024

28 in federal court, represents the latest development in an ongoing lawsuit involving a data breach. Lakeview Loan Servicing , one of the nation’s largest servicing companies, fell prey to a cyberattack in the final months of 2021 that targeted the personal data of approximately 2.5 The objection, filed on Feb.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2022

By focusing on its clients and their processes, WFG helps compress the time required to close a loan and/or transfer real property ownership. WFG develops solutions in direct response to industry concerns solicited through regular engagement with its Executive Roundtable (ERT) of C-suite lending executives. properties.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

hired two executives as it looks to take the company to its next phase of development. He was named a 2021 HW Insider after Sales Boomerang debuted in the top 5% of the Inc. It aims to save clients an average of 15 hours per week on labor. Mortgage tech firm TRAiNED Inc.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2021

As Chief Strategy Officer at Mortgage Capital Trading , Leslie Winick has harnessed her industry experience to help lead new technology innovations and industry-leading support that allowed MCT to continue to meet client needs despite the volatility of the past year. What is your company doing to develop the next generation of leaders?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

According to Martell , the mortgage market’s origination volume totaled $4 trillion in both 2020 and 2021, and “unfortunately” the decline in loan production “is not going to be cured by a 50-basis-point reduction” in mortgage rates.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Through a membership system, his startup Honey Homes provides its clients, the homeowners, with the services of a dedicated, salaried handyman. ” Honey Homes has full-time employees who receive healthcare, PTO, parental leave, as well as “ongoing professional development opportunities.”

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

DS: The growth of the channel has been significant, especially in terms of technology. UWM is focused and committed to building custom technology specifically for independent mortgage brokers. Consumers get a lower rate , lower fees and an exceptional client experience when they work with an independent mortgage broker.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2022

The Nima Ghamsari-led fintech is doubling down on its long-term strategy to offer a complete digital origination journey for clients. ” Blend is reducing general and administrative expenses in human resources, finance, and legal, but decided not to cut costs related to engineering and product development.

Mortgage 382

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

During his time at Amrock, Hughes spearheaded the firm’s effort to develop digital mortgage closings. The firm reached a milestone during the third quarter of 2021, completing its one-millionth eClosing. The title industry as a whole is facing a talent crunch and struggling to embrace technology.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2022

Then, the mortgage industry showed why it is called a cyclical business: in the second half of 2021, the Federal Reserve signaled an increase in interest rates and an easing of the purchase of mortgage-backed securities, choking the refi market. ” In fall of 2021, Chicago-based Interfirst laid off hundreds of employees.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2022

News just broke that private equity investor LLR Partners announced strategic investments in two mortgage technology companies — Mortgage Coach and Sales Boomerang ( click here for article ). LLR is not a newcomer to mortgage technology or the overall fintech market. In 2016 LLR led a $26.5 No surprise here.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The tech company has a solid footing in the mortgage market, with the platform reporting that during the first nine months of 2021 it was used in every one out of seven mortgage transactions in the nation. banks and credit unions, where nCino currently has over 1,100 customers.”. The post nCino to acquire SimpleNexus for $1.2B

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2021

Real estate services and technology firm SitusAMC on Monday announced its acquisition of mortgage and title outsourcer Assimilate Solutions – the second acquisition by the New York-based firm in January, and its fourth overall in less than a year. 2021 by Ncontracts to name a few. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

As lenders continue to adjust to a new normal, the pivotal role of technology has become increasingly clear in maximizing productivity and keeping lending pipelines flowing. HousingWire: How has COVID-19 impacted technology strategies for mortgage lenders? What are some examples of these strategies?

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2021

In fact, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has experienced a record number of reported complaints as of late, jumping from 5 million logged complaints as of March 12, 2020, to 6 million as of May 15, 2021. When comparing Q2 2021 to Q1 2021, FundingShield found a 21.7% There was an additional 62.1%

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

MGIC Investment Corporation’s principal subsidiary Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC) has announced that Sri Kadasinghanahalli joined the company on October 18, 2021 as Vice President of Systems Development. The post Kadasinghanahalli Joins Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Insurance Mortgage Modernization Clients 195

Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Since joining Fannie Mae in 2006, Halley has proven her ability to lead, taking over as executive vice president and chief financial officer in 2021. Last year’s list was full of massive talent across several sectors of housing.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

While the rise of digital technology has permanently shifted the world of lending, many borrowers still look for a human-touch experience to help create trust and transparency throughout the lending process. “A HW: Where would you advise clients and colleagues to focus their technology resources as we navigate the second half of 2021?

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Lamacchia Realty’s Business Development Team continues to grow with the latest addition of well-known Worcester area REALTOR® Jason Pincomb. While he has only been with the company since March of 2021 , Jason quicky acclimated to the Lamacchia Realty culture and community it is known for. Vice President of Business Development.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In today’s evolving technological landscape, wire fraud is a pervasive risk, particularly in real estate transactions. Updates from the 2022 FBI Internet Crime Report Other key insights from the 2022 FBI report include: A 49% surge in losses due to cybercrime since 2021, totaling $10.3 billion in 2022.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Lamacchia Realty has officially announced the promotion of John Millen to his new role of Director of Business Development! John is also directing a team of Business Development Consultants that focus on recruiting, onboarding, retention and more. . Director of Business Development. Vice President of Business Development.

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Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2021

After spending a decade building a proprietary technology and productivity platform, United Real Estate Group is seeing its growth explode, according to Q2 2021 earnings report. Is technology finally providing the key to success? about their growth and technology platform. “We had 13,000 enterprise clients.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Parker said that as the new CEO, his goal is to focus on automation and new technologies that can help lenders and other servicers tackle high costs and the recent downturn in mortgage originations. In addition, former EVP of technology and operations Paul Vancheri was named president and COO of the company.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to the Lamacchia Realty Business Development team, Katherine Copeland ! Katherine will now take on the role of a Business Development Consultant, transitioning from a Business Development Administrative Assistant. Vice President of Business Development. technology ,?and?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2020

announced Monday an agreement to acquire subservicer ServiceMac , which it anticipates closing at the end of 2021. We’re excited to soon welcome to First American the people of ServiceMac, a rapidly growing company recognized for its technology and business leadership.”. First American Financial Corp. Presented by: Total Expert.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2022

loanDepot announced this week that it will begin servicing Ginnie Mae loans in-house, following a 2021 decision to do the same for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -backed loans. Developing those processes internally can be difficult, however. “It’s

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 13, 2022

We are proud to share that long time employee, Nicole Leblanc, has been promoted to the role of Business Development Manager. Nicole has worked in the Business Development Department since early 2019, prior to that Nicole was a REALTOR with the company. Vice President of Business Development. “I Director of Business Development.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

We are thrilled to announce our Business Development team has expanded to Florida! Theresa Ercoli, a Florida resident, will be the first business development consultant based out of the Fort Lauderdale office and we cannot wait to see what she accomplishes! Vice President of Business Development. “I technology ,?and?

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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. of marketshare in the broker channel in the second quarter, which was a decline from the second quarter of 2021. In all, it laid claim to 2.2%

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2022

Chief Operating Officer Rob Lux was named co-CEO for operations, technology, business development, client management, human resources, and legal. It also follows a consent order from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in late 2021 over “unsafe and unsound practices.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2021

One experienced mortgage veteran who interviewed with Interfirst for a sales manager position said the company described its strategy as hiring neophyte LOs and putting them in a consumer direct setting, with no outside or self-sourced business, “where websites like Lending Tree & Rate.com drive you clients with rates.25%

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Mortgage Loan Officers Retail Training 359

Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2022

An LO with a client at the closing table. Blue Water Financial Technologies is a provider of asset valuation, mortgage servicing rights (MSR) distribution, MSR hedging and electronic solutions to mortgage lenders. . In 2021, S&P Global estimated non-QM volume reached $28.6 It’s a nontraditional product to serve more clients.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2021

While the non-QM market took a hit during the early part of the pandemic, these loans are making a comeback and are expected to continue to grow in 2021. HousingWire: What does the performance of non-QM in the first half of 2021 tell us about the future of non-QM lending? We can save the deal for our clients and the borrower.

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Investors Clients Lending Real Estate 404

Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2022

Notarize offers technology for the real estate market with an all-in-one workflow to complete remote notarizations as part of the eClosing process. In a recent survey conducted by MarketWise , Notarize clients reported that lenders can eliminate up to 157 minutes per transaction and title agents can eliminate over 100 minutes per transaction.

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