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Payload partners with PDS to integrate SoftPro

Housing Wire

Payload, a fintech company focusing on automated payments with API architecture, on Tuesday announced a partnership with technology services provider Premier Data Services , to launch an integration with SoftPro, an escrow and closing software.

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United Wholesale Mortgage’s Blink+ tool includes an LOS, POS and CRM all in one package

Housing Wire

The wholesale channel will continue to grow as more retail originators and borrowers learn the benefits of working with a mortgage broker. United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is solely focused on growing the wholesale channel and helping independent brokers thrive. “At 1 wholesale mortgage lender in the nation for six years running.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

6 months course access Ridgeline: All features of Base + Livestream option and Forms Training 101. 12 months course access Summit: All features of Peak + RE14R07: Architecture Class and 1 on 1 course & study support. 6 months course access Ridgeline: All features of Base + Livestream option and Forms Training 101.

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Appraising Historical Homes

Appraisal Today

This comparative market analysis extends beyond standard parameters like size and location to include age, architectural style, and historical significance. And you have a huge advantage in learning; as an educated and trained residential appraiser you have an existing tree of knowledge to which you can readily add new knowledge contextually.

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Appraisals: Using Comps Across a Freeway?

Appraisal Today

I don’t normally pull comps across a highway In so many cases it’s an awful idea to cross a major road or highway to pull comps because a highway sometimes separates markets that are far different in age, square footage, lot size, architecture, price point, school district, etc…. November 29, 2023) — Mortgage applications increased 0.3

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What is Your Appraiser Level? Why Does It Make a Difference?

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post – Bias, Cost cutting, slow business, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. AMCs had taken over the mortgage-lending work. Goes way beyond the traditional architectural styles. Budget cuts. Retraction.

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on appraiser discrimination lawsuit, waivers, staying positive with slow business, appraiser’s economic forecast, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Upon arrival, you’re greeted by a lavish motor court leading to timeless modern architecture.