Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2024

Home-equity lending overall found its wings in 2023 as a number of independent mortgage banks ramped up product lines over the course of the year — despite a bump in the road in the third quarter when mortgage rates surged past 7%. Market indicators so far appear tentatively promising.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2024

Dark Matter Technologies , formerly Black Knight Origination Technologies, is gearing up to bring more lenders on to use its Empower loan origination system in 2024. Read on to learn more about how Dark Matter Technologies’ plans increase market share and utilize AI in its LOS.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2024

annualized decline in net premiums and fees during the fourth quarter of 2023 , which contributed heavily to a 12.8% As we have discussed on previous earning calls, 2023 was a challenging real estate market ,” Carolyn Monroe, the president and CEO of Old Republic National Title Holding Co. decrease for all of last year. year over year.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2024

loanDepot greatly reduced its costs in 2023 while revenues were in free fall amid a contracting market. million in 2023, compared to a $457.6 In 2023, a year marked by lower volume throughout the market, loanDepot’s revenues decreased 22% to $974 million. billion in 2023. million in Q4 2023, compared to $25.4

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Through the development of improved and sophisticated systems, protocols and technology, these operations leaders are driving their companies to growth and success. Congratulations to the 2023 HW Insiders! This year 75 honorees were honored as HW Insiders.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Benchmark Administration (IBA) , will take on a new role as president of ICE Mortgage Technology starting on March 1. ICE’s appointment of Bowler as incoming president ICE Mortgage Technology comes at a crucial time for the company. ICE Mortgage Technology is also eyeing increased sales in its Encompass loan origination system in 2023.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

In 2023, Real recorded 48,905 sides, up 14,721 sides from 2022, and a sales volume of $21.2 Though Real made progress financially, like virtually all of its brokerage peers it was in the red in 2023. While Srivatsaa is pleased with the growth his firm recorded in 2023, he has even bigger plans in store for 2024. billion, up $6.80

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2023

Cenlar FSB , the nation’s second-largest mortgage servicer and largest subservicer, has named Rene Gonzales as its new chief technology officer (CTO), according to an announcement on Tuesday. Cenlar FSB has already made a number of leadership changes in 2023.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

California mortgage tech firm Blend Labs narrowed its loss in 2023 by expanding its consumer banking footprint and growing its mortgage consumer base. million in 2023, down from a non-GAAP net loss of $182.2 million in 2022 , according to data shared in its fourth-quarter and full year 2023 earnings call.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2023

As nominations continue to roll in for the 2023 TECH100 award — nominations close today! — Looking ahead in 2023, all signs are pointing to an industry that will focus on increasing efficiencies and, in turn, cutting costs. According to Ligris , 2023 will be “a year of optimization,” specifically for title and settlement.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

N ominations for HousingWire’s Insiders award are open now through Friday, June 23, 2023. Be it new experimental technology, legislation or regulation to respond to, disruptive proptech models, shifting market dynamics and so on,” said Price. As Endpoint continues to invest in automation technology and its closing platform.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

For more than a decade, HousingWire’s Tech100 program has identified and recognized the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries. The 2023 Tech100 Mortgage winners are continuing to bring innovation to the mortgage process – from origination to closing, and servicing to secondary markets.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

At HousingWire Annual , plenty of speakers and panels will be looking ahead to 2023 and discussing the trends and changes that all industry professionals should be anticipating. . 3rd will feature Rick Webster , Lender Price , Amy Moses, Escrow Tab , Sara Holtz, ICE Mortgage Technology and Cory Jo Vasquez, Realty ONE Group.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Marc Helm President and CEO ReverseAmerica Advisors Hoby Hanna President and CEO Hanna Holdings James O’Bryon CEO RE/MAX Gold Nation Jarred Kessler CEO and Founder EasyKnock Jason Abrams Head of Industry and Learning Keller Williams Jeff Allen President CubiCasa Jennifer Hedgepeth Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer DHI Mortgage Jimmy (..)

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As brokers and LOs close out a challenging year and set their sights on 2023, it could be tempting to take a pessimistic view. However, there are actionable steps and strategies they can take to ensure 2023 is as profitable as possible. They will continue investing in new technologies and lending programs.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

It’s supported by Varun Krishna , a veteran in the financial technology world and former executive at Intuit and PayPal , who was appointed as the company’s new CEO in July 2023, replacing Bob Walters. The lender says the technology allows the company to close loans 2.5 times faster than the industry average. “By

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2024

Publicly traded real estate technology company Doma Holdings has entered into a definitive agreement to sell to title insurance underwriter Title Resources Group (TRG) and become a private company. It reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of $3 million in the last quarter of 2023 and of $33.5 million for the entire year.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The top three opportunities mortgage pros see are new construction (15.3%), first-time homebuyers (14.5%) and cultivating referrals and building new relationships with buyers, builders and agents (13%), according to HousingWire ‘s Q4 2023 LenderPulse survey. About 37% of respondents were spending money in social media and 34.8%

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

million to Black Knight Servicing Technologies , concluding a five-year legal battle over allegations of trade secret theft involving two of the biggest companies in the housing industry. million plus interest, granted as an interim award in November 2023, to $150.2 million in net income in 2023, down from $475.5

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2023

InstaLend is a tech-enabled real estate loan lender that provides capital to residential developers through streamlined technology and automated workflow, according to its website. It’s a big improvement from the $1,972 loss per loan in Q1 2023. 5000 – 2023 The companies are U.S.-based,

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2023

The 2023 HousingWire Annual agenda is here. Plus, don’t miss CEO Playbooks, technology-focused sessions, data-focused sessions and advice from the industry’s top performers. HousingWire Annual 2023 is the one event where you can expect to network with executives from all across the housing ecosystem.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

million verifications in 2023. In 2023 alone, the firm onboarded more than 90 new customers, bringing its total customer count to more than 140 across the mortgage, personal lending and background screening verticals. Argyle processed more than 1.6 It now covers direct-source income and employment verifications for 90% of the U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2023

Despite market headwinds, the top brokerages continued to show growth in the 2023 RealTrends 500 brokerage rankings. After record 2020 and 2021 years, the 2023 RealTrends 500 brokerage rankings again show that the largest firms are gaining share at rates not seen before 2020. 1 spot in transaction sides for the past four years. “In

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

Figure Lending LLC is now operating under the umbrella of Figure Technology Solutions , independent of CEO Mike Cagney ’s Figure Technologies. Figure Technologies launched a wholesale lending platform in June 2023 that gives loan originators access to the company’s home equity line of credit (HELOC) offering.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Women of Influence winners. Their collective expertise spans the entire spectrum of the sector, encompassing areas such as lending, tech, real estate, appraisal, compliance, operations, sales and so much more.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

HousingWire spoke to Tom Hutchens, EVP of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions, about the outlook for non-QM in 2023 and why lenders should keep an eye on the non-QM space. HW: What is the outlook for non-QM in 2023? TH: Despite a turbulent end to 2022, I feel strongly that the 2023 outlook for non-QM is quite promising.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The MBA forecasts a recession in the first half of 2023, with the unemployment rate at 5.5% trillion in 2023, compared to $2.26 However, other industry forecasters believe that the MBA’s projections, which anticipate a 9% production decline in 2023, are actually rather “rosy.” million in 2023. .

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2023

Technology to support the growing needs of the appraisal department. Most appraisal desks in the industry are still using technology that hasn’t seen any significant improvements to it for many years. Technology investments are getting a lot of attention. Don’t be afraid to consolidate vendors to match volume.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2024

Dark Matter Technologies (DMT) tapped Tony Fox, former director of ICE Mortgage Technology , as its new chief of client engagement. Fox was director of client management at I CE Mortgage Technology for four months after the firm acquired Black Knight in September 2023.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

. “We are now on target to earn approximately $10 million in EBT for the first quarter of 2023, which is consistent with the guidance we gave you last fall,” Bray said. The company forecasts $600 million in operating EBT for 2023, which is a “conservative estimate,” according to Bray. trillion from 2023 to 2025.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

CMG was the 16th-largest mortgage lender in the country in 2023, with volume of $20.16 In March 2023, the company struck a deal to acquire Homebridge Financial Services ‘ retail division and grow its footprint in the channel. The acquirer works in the retail, wholesale and correspondent channels. billion that was up 19.9%

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He also often looks to the robust marketplace of technology tools available to help automate the mundane to ensure he stays focused on his skill set: delivering stellar customer service. What changes can you make to your day-to-day business practices, technology stack or marketing plan to help avoid these in the future?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2022

HW: Mortgage technology is accelerating quickly and originators are rushing to keep pace. It’s the first and only accelerator in the US that is dedicated to mortgage technology—a Flagstar-sponsored incubator for breakthrough technology in the mortgage space. How can they stay competitive with so many tech enhancements?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2024

The company — under the helm of Krishna, a veteran in the financial technology world — is focused on technology more than ever. Rocket piloted an AI virtual assistant , which resulted in the automation of nearly two-thirds of its income-verification tasks in December 2023.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Optimal Blue has brought on Sara Holtz, former vice president of demand marketing and communications at ICE Mortgage Technology , as chief marketing officer (CMO). Holtz is HousingWire ’s 2023 HW Marketing Leader award recipient. Holtz is HousingWire ’s 2023 HW Marketing Leader award recipient.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Safeguard’s technology. If we have better technology, better mobile applications, people can actually end up doing more work and generate more revenue,” Greenbaum said. 2023 outlook on property preservation. “We have the network available to support double the volume we currently have,” he said.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Executives at Doma on an earnings call Thursday said the company was growing across key metrics and investing heavily in machine learning technology, moves that will pay off in the coming two years. Doma has said it plans to be profitable in 2023. In 2020, the company posted a $19 million loss.

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