Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Once he takes over as CEO, Floyd said he intends to use his role to help further the adoption of new technology in the title industry. Mortgage Contracting Services , a national provider of residential and commercial property services, hired Jason Myers as vice president of business development.

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Lending Clients Real Estate Development 361

Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

CF Wholesale provides brokers with the resources and technology to drive their business and serve their clients. When a broker partners with CF Wholesale, they gain access to Octane, its in-house loan origination technology that compresses turn times and gives them full control.

Technology 344

Technology Clients Lending Business 344

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As one of the largest correspondent investors in the country, AmeriHome is focused on being a consistent, reliable partner to its clients. In the COVID-19 era, that means AmeriHome has spent even more time listening to what clients need and adapting their products and services to help clients navigate constantly changing lending conditions.

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Client Relationships Clients Technology Business 377

Housing Wire

JUNE 19, 2023

Historically, though, professionals let their clients go after the transaction is complete rather than building a moat around the client that assures future transactions. The newest prop tech applications to moat the client relationship are home management tools. Offer bundled services options.

Real Estate 305

Real Estate Business Clients Client Relationships 305

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The company’s close partnerships with mortgage brokers and correspondents transforms feedback into impactful products, technology and services that help clients grow their businesses in any economic environment. That’s made Flagstar a true partner to the 3,600 clients the bank has served in its 35-plus year history.

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Lending Clients Business Technology 323

Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2022

Worsening market conditions are only going to accelerate an already hyper-competitive mortgage lending industry that is still learning to adapt to post-pandemic homebuying behaviors. Technology has been the focal point of that evolution more out of necessity than some consensus that homebuyers don’t want to interact with their lenders at all.

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Lending Marketing Technology Contracts 328

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

As a premier provider of innovative, high-performance software, data and analytics for mortgage and home equity lending and servicing, Black Knight is transforming the housing finance industry. Business Lines, Services and Products. Black Knight is a proven mortgage industry leader in servicing technology. Originations.

Lending 409

Lending Valuation Clients Tools 409

Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2022

Tech-focused real estate brokerage Radius , flush with $14 million in venture capital raised this past April, has launched a mortgage lending arm in California that it plans to roll out to additional markets sometime next year. Is now a good time to invest in real estate automation technologies? Presented by: Axis Technical Group.

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Brokerage Real Estate Lending Mortgage 403

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?

Business 416

Business Lending Technology Clients 416

Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2021

Citadel Servicing Corporation (CSC) , one of the country’s largest non-QM lenders , is rebranding as Acra Lending (Acra). As the company celebrates its 10th anniversary, WFG continues to look for new ways to serve its clients, consumers and industry. Citadel resumed non-QM lending in the summer. Presented by: WFG.

Lending 353

Lending Investing Business Retail 353

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Several historic events over the past few years have brought seismic changes to the way the mortgage lending industry operates. Today, as we face what appears to be the beginning of a modest recovery in the marketplace, we can see the effect of those events in the way mortgage lending has changed forever.

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Loan Officers Technology Lending Tools 398

Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2022

The post-pandemic business landscape is totally different from what we were used to just a few years ago. As the world races towards increased digitization, mortgage professionals are striving to keep up with the demand for convenient lending solutions that allow borrowers to navigate the process from the comfort of their own homes.

Technology 354

Technology Clients Design Lending 354

Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

a provider of property data and valuation technology solutions. With the acquisition , Consolidated Analytics expands its valuation solutions, offering clients tools — from data and analytics to appraisals — to predict market value and access a more comprehensive selection of collateral assessment products, the company said.

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Valuation Market Value Clients Government 441

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Appraisal technology company Accurate Group announced this week that it has acquired Voxtur Appraisal Services , an appraisal management company (AMC). We are excited to welcome Voxtur Appraisal Services’ seasoned team of professionals and Voxtur clients,” said Paul Doman , president and CEO of Accurate Group.

Appraisal 416

Appraisal Valuation Clients Real Estate 416

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Last spring, the housing industry was forced to pivot its traditionally in-person processes and harness available technology resources amid the spread of COVID-19. Technology needs to support the business, not define how the business operates,” Crisenbery said. A great example is remote online notarization.

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Technology Lending Tools Clients 439

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

“Our mission is to help loan originators become better at what they do in every aspect of their business and in their life,” Braheem said. We’re utilizing the latest technology to do that with video and making the training much more engaging than they were back in the Loan Toolbox days.”

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Mortgage Marketing Loan Officers Training 404

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This exercise can reveal inherent weaknesses and strengths in the business model. Mortgage lending businesses tend to place the greatest value on production-oriented LOs — and it shows in compensation formulas tuned in to new applications and new loans rather than customer retention and loyalty.

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Finance Clients Technology Business 420

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke with David Bernard, senior managing director of Specialized Mortgage Services at Western Alliance Bank , Member FDIC, about warehouse lending and how the warehouse sector and mortgage finance have progressed and continue to evolve. DB: Warehouse lending has evolved beyond traditional boundaries.

Lending 363

Lending Finance Clients Client Relationships 363

Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2020

Patricia Suazo has joined FundingShield as its vice president of technology operations and integrations. Suazo has over 15 years of leadership experience in the mortgage lending space with firms including Stearns Lending , Bank of America , Carrington Holding Company and CloudVirga.

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Technology Law Lending Legal 272

Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2022

SitusAMC on Monday announced the launch of its Warehouse Administration Services, “a comprehensive suite of technology-enabled turnkey services” that it says will help warehouse lenders reduce costs by as much as 30%, according to a company-issued news release. What are the building blocks of digital lending?

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Lending Technology Clients Finance 356

Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 9, 2024

Prior to joining Optimal Blue in 2017 as vice president of business strategy, Allen built his decades of experience across both the lending and vendor sides of the housing industry. Throughout his tenure at Optimal Blue, Allen has played an integral role in the enhancement and delivery of products.

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Best Value Lending Clients Technology 195

Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke with Desmond Smith , chief growth officer at United Wholesale Mortgage , about the role that wholesale lending plays in the mortgage ecosystem and common myths and misconceptions about becoming an independent mortgage broker. HousingWire: What role has wholesale lending historically played in the mortgage ecosystem?

Mortgage 363

Mortgage Retail Lending Loan Officers 363

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2020

HousingWire recently spoke with Mike Fierman, managing partner and co-CEO of Angel Oak, about the non-QM lending outlook for 2021 and how Angel Oak’s “originate to hold” model benefits originators. The vertically integrated partnership also yields benefits for Angel Oak wholesale clients through surety of execution.

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Lending Clients Investing Investors 296

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Additionally, homebuyers demand a fast and simple mortgage lending experience, similar to the other types of technology-driven solutions they enjoy in other aspects of their lives. JG: At the end of the day, it is all about providing value to your clients. The post The originations landscape is shifting – is your business ready?

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Business Clients Technology Training 362

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Technology has made many aspects of day-to-day life more seamless than ever, with instant, easy and personalized consumer experiences; however, lending is still difficult. In return, borrowers have a lending experience that is streamlined and more personalized.

Lending 196

Lending Modernization Mortgage Technology 196

Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2023

Over the past few years, 90% of new business has come from refinances , but the landscape has flipped, and we are in a purchase product-driven market, forcing the entire industry to be agile and adjust to a new normal. If you think non-QMs are still a paper-and-pen business, think again.

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Technology Clients Business Mortgage 341

Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2023

Wholesale lending is great for helping serve underserved borrowers. The wholesale channel has the ability to offer borrowers a variety of choices, with access to many different bank and lending programs. Change also leverages technology and data analytics to streamline the origination process and enhance risk management practices.

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Marketing Lending Design Development 375

Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

The reverse lending industry’s most prominent attendee — Kristen Sieffert of Finance of America Companies (FOA), parent company of industry-leading lender Finance of America Reverse (FAR) — offered insights into various topics about the reverse mortgage product category.

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Mortgage Finance Real Estate Best Value 329

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

According to a statement from the company, “Homelendia Mortgage will offer a unique and streamlined approach to mortgage brokerage ownership and the mortgage process, utilizing cutting-edge technology to provide a seamless and efficient experience for borrowers and lenders.

Brokerage 354

Brokerage Mortgage Training Lending 354

Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2023

It’s a difficult lending market right now — one in which lenders and servicers can’t afford to lose customers. Precision Marketing was developed as a way for lenders and servicers to cross-sell and up-sell to their existing client base, growing their wallet share via extensive CRM enrichment.

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Marketing Clients Open Houses Lending 245

Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2023

Cornerstone Servicing , a division of recently formed Cornerstone Capital Bank , has launched a subservicing business, the company announced Monday. Cornerstone Servicing ’s client portal provides complete, real-time portfolio analytics and loan-level data to enable smart portfolio management. billion in assets.

Loan Officers 358

Loan Officers Clients Design Lending 358

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The lender originated approximately $309 million in mortgages in 2022, according to data from mortgage technology platform Modex. In a note to clients Tuesday evening, mortgage analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods said they’ve seen a modest pickup in mergers & acquisitions activity in recent months.

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Retail Mortgage Loan Officers Technology 388

Housing Wire

JUNE 29, 2023

” The integration combines comprehensive eClosing technology with data-driven origination workflow automation. We’re thrilled to offer our clients the efficiencies and conveniences that this partnership brings,” MaryKay Theriault , director of product management at Finastra, said.

Lending 337

Lending Tools Retail Clients 337

Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2022

“We intend to change how lending is going to be done fundamentally – behavior, market dynamics, products,” Kumar said. LendArch has over 30 clients, including lenders and broker firms. The company, with 25 employees, is focused on the origination side of the business.

Mortgage 337

Mortgage Architecture Technology Clients 337

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Maintaining and deepening relationships with borrowers is important for lenders, but it takes valuable time away from other business efforts for mortgage organizations. Black Knight’s Surefire CRM and Mortgage Marketing Engine helps mortgage professionals win new business, drive repeat business and gain referral business.

Marketing 345

Marketing Mortgage Technology Clients 345

Housing Wire

APRIL 10, 2023

From our perspective, it’s time to get busy investing in relationships and playing the long game, while weathering the storm. If you’re an LO, you need to offer your clients something that fits today’s narrative — making the most of the home that you’ve got, while being on-call to help when someone needs to borrow money or move.

Home Value 422

Home Value Technology Clients Advertising 422

Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2023

Flagstar made news in recent months, expanding its footprint and further diversifying its business model with the completion of the merger with New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) and the acquisition of certain financially and strategically complementary parts of Signature Bank. Flagstar Bank , a top-25 U.S.

Mortgage 344

Mortgage Clients Business Investing 344