Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

The process to select a new technology partner began for First Community Mortgage (FCM) in mid-2023, the company explained. We think that part of the reason why the system is able to help Andy attract loan officers is the fact that they get this portal designed for how they do their job.”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It is also turning Acra’s business into a technology-first one, the statement said. It was designed to seamlessly integrate with existing lender systems, including CRMs, Point-of-Sales, LOS, and document management systems. “We By the end of this year (2023), we are expecting a major separation from the competition.”

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GoForrmz

JANUARY 26, 2023

Join construction industry leaders in a live, roundtable discussion about construction tech solutions 2023 is likely to continue to bring challenges to the construction industry, including labor shortages, high material costs, and rocky economic conditions. Register for the Webinar

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

But emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technology could be put to use in efforts to mitigate concerns about isolation, according to a new article published by HomeCare. The concept of an ‘AI caregiver’ may seem futuristic,” aging-in-place technology expert Lori Orlov said in a 2023 report.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) on Tuesday released its priority open recommendations report, submitted to HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge designed to highlight as-yet unaddressed risks in the management of the department.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 25, 2024

Warehouse lending software provider Forta Solutions hit a milestone recently: the funding of its first loan through its SaaS warehouse lending platform, Agility, which launched in October 2023.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Blend’s platform will give lenders the flexibility to choose the technology stack that best fits their unique needs while increasing their operational efficiency and deepening relationships with their borrowers, the California-headquartered mortgage tech firm said. In the second quarter of 2023, Blend reported a non-GAAP net loss of $22.7

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2022

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2023

Chacón brings with her over a decade of leadership experience in product management and technology to her new role. In 2023, Argyle said it added 44 new customers across key industries and integrated various partners to offer customers turnkey solutions for seamless income and employment verification.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

Financial wellness technology company EarnUp reached a new milestone last quarter, helping millions of Americans schedule mortgage, auto, and student loan payments through its Payday to Payday program and technology. The company says it processed more than 50 million payment transactions worth $43 billion in total as of Q1 2023.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke with Michael Chew, SVP of Fulfillment, Asset/Rental Management at Consolidated Analytics , about REO assets, the economic factors influencing the increase in REO acquisitions and how technology can help with REO asset management. HW: What role can technology and analytics play in the REO asset management space?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

“These measures are strategically designed so that we are better positioned to continue executing on growth initiatives for our networks and driving value for our stakeholders,” the company said in a statement. During the second quarter of 2023 , RE/MAX recorded a 10.6% In Q2 2023, U.S. million a year prior.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Our customers are often the ones being the most careful with technology,” said Vivianne Gauci, senior vice president of customer experience at HomeEquity Bank. The CFPB referred to data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which published the latest version of its Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book last month based on 2023 data.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Thrive’s chief operations officer Selene Kellam , who designed the lender’s operations workflow, will be the chief executive officer starting in 2023. For AMSC, the deal enables access to Thrive’s technologies and structure in a challenging market, which, by some estimates, could shrink in half in 2023.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2023

According to Ian Brillembourg, Plunk’s Head of Mobile Product, “The average sales price of a home in the US was $495,100 as of Q2 2023 — yet until now, there was no way for real estate brokers and investors to have access to real-time property valuation data and analysis.”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

In 2023, the Detroit-headquartered lender generated $78.7 At the same time, “human beings are not perfect creatures,” and AI is tracking human interactions as well. “The systems are designed with that dual feedback,” Krishna added. In 2023, the firm lost money , with a GAAP net loss of $390 million.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

Real estate coach Tom Ferry is launching a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot that is specifically designed for real estate professionals. A beta version of the tool launched in August 2023 for Tom Ferry coaching clients. or 8 p.m.”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blend Builder – an initiative that started about four years ago and launched in March 2023 – is a cloud banking platform designed to help businesses in the financial services industry streamline processes for mortgages, loans, deposits and accounts. “We Source: Blend In Q2 2023, Blend reported a non-GAAP net loss of $22.7

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2024

The company has also established capital-partner relationships and has made a series of technological investments into its platforms, he said. Included in the wider rebranding effort will be a refresh of the company’s brand voice, which is designed to support “the company’s commitment to getting the job done,” the announcement stated.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The news comes on the heels of the Keyes Company ’s partnership with RealReports in October 2023. The collaboration is designed to allow all of Baird & Warner’s 2,000-plus agents to benefit from RealReports’s wide-ranging property data. by drawing from more than 30 data providers.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2023 the average rate was at 85.1% Many of these seniors are able to defer move-in decisions partly because improvements in healthcare and new technology have made aging-in-place easier, less expensive and less isolating,” the Journal stated. in the 31 largest U.S. in the first half of 2021.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

CoreLogic has debuted a new security solution for multiple listing services designed to reduce the risk of cybersecurity threats. In late 2023, title insurance companies First American and Fidelity National Financial suffered cyberattacks. Recent cybersecurity incidents in the industry underscore the vulnerability to cyber threats.

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Clear Capital

JULY 13, 2023

Clear Capital solutions combined with ICE’s API technology ensures fast and accurate collection and submission that is designed to meet Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae data standards for property data reports and property data collections respectively. To learn more about Encompass, visit [link].

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McKissock

MAY 23, 2023

Webinar recording: Fannie Mae 2023 Q2 Update Wondering how Fannie Mae policy changes impact the appraisal profession? The post What’s New in Appraisal Membership: May 2023 appeared first on McKissock Learning. Plus, check out upcoming Pro-Series Webinars (free for members!) on hot topics from around the appraisal industry.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In 2022 and 2023, quickly rising mortgage rates and shrinking volumes sent shockwaves through the industry and prompted massive job cutbacks. Bureau of Labor Statistics , there were 343,000 mortgage employees as of May 2023. In 2023, the survey found that 58.6% According to data from the U.S. were women. were men and 25.7%

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It’s perfect for agents, with helpful design and marketing tools tailored for real estate. The platform offers a mix of customizable templates and the option to upload your own designs. It’s known for stunning designs used by over 8,000 agents, offering customizable tools and full-service agency options.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

At The Agency , where I serve as president, one of our core values is ensuring quality at every touchpoint — in our marketing , technology, services, events and beyond. We’re also a company that is rapidly expanding (yes, we opened 29 offices around the world in 2023), which means every excellent experience has to be scalable.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2023

AIR is designed to “safeguard the independence, objectivity, and impartiality of appraisers and other Independent Parties throughout the valuation process for 1 to 4-unit residential properties,” according to Fannie Mae. Fannie Mae published a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document related to AIR this week.

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Inman

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Whether you are a real estate enthusiast, an aspiring homeowner or simply in the mood for some home design inspiration, these YouTube channels are sure to keep you entertained and informed.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

People who invest in technology often ask the question: is this a “nice to have,” or a “need to have?” Few have the resources to invest in technologies they don’t need. What’s the worst that can happen if we don’t invest in this technology?”. This new technology gave him the time to teach his injured brain to talk again.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Saluda Grade , a real estate advisory and asset-management firm specializing in alternative lending products in the nonbank sector, and its fintech partner, Unlock Technologies , this week priced the industry’s first rated securitization backed entirely by shared-equity contracts (which Unlock calls HEAs).

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 10, 2023

Blend Builder — a cloud banking platform designed to help businesses in the financial services industry streamline processes for mortgages, loans, deposits and accounts – is a “key driver of the company’s growth strategy,” Ghamsari noted. The company conducted three workforce reduction initiatives in 2022 and two in 2023.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It was released in the first quarter of 2023 and designed as an ad-free bridge between consumers and listing data. The consumer-facing search experience was devised and is run by California Regional MLS (CRMLS), Bright MLS and REcolorado.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2022

First American Financial Corporation ’s digital closing platform firm Endpoint is now offering a suite of integrated title tools specifically designed for proptech companies, investors and tech-forward real estate organizations looking for a scalable digital closing platform. Presented by: Rently.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

From science and technology experiments to the arts to career conversations with local businesspeople, these programs introduce young people to new possibilities for their future. Additionally, in 2022 we launched CORE Academy, a workforce training program designed to introduce non-traditional candidates to the property management industry.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2024

The battle began heating up in September 2023 when CoStar’s residential real estate platform Homes.com surpassed 100 million unique monthly visitors, becoming the second most popular listing portal behind Zillow. Real estate listing giants Zillow and CoStar are currently embattled in a fight for listing portal supremacy.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Amid elevated mortgage rates, continued emphasis on regulatory oversight and a worsening 2023 market outlook, many lenders are reassessing their risk tolerance, which can lead to a tightening of their lending standards. In a contracting market, how can lenders gain a competitive advantage? How QC Ally helps.

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