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Fintech Stavvy acquires technology suite SigniaDocuments

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Stavvy , a fintech firm specializing in digital and remote collaboration for lending and real estate companies, acquired SigniaDocuments, a technology suite from Texas-based lender Evolve Mortgage Services. Terms of the deal were not announced.

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Embracing technology will be key for lenders and title companies in 2021

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As the country embraces technology now more than ever, lenders and title companies have an opportunity to embrace the possibilities of mortgage technology to connect with consumers in new ways and grow their businesses. That’s not likely to change in 2021, even if person-to-person interaction resumes slowly. .

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Figure Technologies launches wholesale lending platform

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Mike Cagney’s Figure Technologies rolled out a wholesale lending platform that will give loan originators access to the company’s home equity line of credit (HELOC) offering. In terms of dollar volume, there was an estimated $251 billion in HELOC originations during all of 2022, up from $182 billion in 2021. last year.

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Carrington looks to attract brokers with new technology

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California-based nonbank lender Carrington Mortgage Services has invested in boosting the growth of its wholesale channel, with the latest announcements including a new loan processing technology and plans to increase the sales team. The technology is available only for full-doc government and non-QM loans.

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ICE Mortgage Technology is betting on increased sales for 2023

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Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Mortgage Technology reported operating income of $57 million in 2022, down from last year’s $397 million — a reflection of the headwinds the mortgage industry is facing. The mortgage technology division at ICE posted $249 million in total revenue in the fourth quarter, down 9.8%

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Millions will enter housing market in 2021: Zillow

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And now, with the COVID-19 vaccine circulating and the economy slowly regaining strength, Zillow researchers say millions of additional households could enter the housing market in 2021. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. Presented by: Propertybase.

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What’s next for housing in 2021?

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As we look ahead to 2021, we remember that this year, the housing market has continued to remain a bright spot in the economy, even as other areas continue to struggle amid stay-at-home orders and economic shutdowns. Now, economists are focusing their sights on 2021, and forecasts are more difficult than ever to create.