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. The Origence Mortgage Platform is an end-to-end lending platform that puts the power of modern technology in lenders’ hands, enabling them to close more loans, faster.

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Housing Wire

MAY 16, 2024

UWM’s TRAC+ announcement comes as the federal government pushes title insurance alternatives designed to save consumers money. the company also announced ChatUWM, an AI-powered search engine that provides instant responses to clients, including guidelines, matrices, lender tools, and technology. 0% down During UWM Live!

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2023

” OptifiNow TPO is the first CRM designed specifically for wholesale mortgage lenders and is used by many lenders nationwide. The CRM platform is designed to be implemented quickly and provide out-of-the-box functionality that only wholesale lenders can appreciate.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2024

Betley, who has more than a decade of experience helping first-time and move-up buyers, joined NFM Lending as a loan officer in 2021. “Anybody who’s been on long enough realizes that putting out educational content is the best form of nurturing through the beginning of that lifecycle of a client.”

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2022

HousingWire: As interest rates rise and borrowing becomes more expensive, how can offering reverse mortgages help lenders provide clients with a stable cash flow in an otherwise volatile market? What can lenders do to dispel this common misconception with their clients?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 22, 2023

On June 1 , six federal agencies requested comments from the public on a rule designed to ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations. For example, the associations said the proposed rule includes Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to the new standards, which creates a level playing field in the market.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The platform was designed and developed using direct broker feedback, which shaped our workflow and functionality,” said Kim Nichols, senior managing director of Pennymac TPO. The POWER+ platform’s tools also ensure URLA accuracy before submission, the California-based firm said.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2022

Available to clients aged 55 and older (in select states), this product allows eligible homeowners to tap into more of their home equity sooner rather than later with lower upfront costs. The program is available to a wide range of homeowners, with lending limits as high as $4 million*.

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Clear Capital

APRIL 1, 2024

Home equity lending is a hot topic, with homeowners boasting near-record amounts of equity. Mordor Intelligence estimates that as of 2024, the home equity lending market size is estimated at nearly $31 billion, and is expected to grow to $36 billion by 2029. What is home equity lending?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When mortgage lenders are talking about compliance in loan origination or mortgage servicing, the worst case can be pretty bad, so we often see companies investing heavily in the best tools. He knew it would be really tough to maintain the relationships with his partners and clients from a hospital bed. How marketing saved my business.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 7, 2021

Depending on the client’s needs, my work includes coaching, customized training, quality assurance, continuing education, disciplinary action assistance, internal audit, and other customized projects. In 2015, I designed the Market Machine, a technological tool used by appraisers and other valuation professionals.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Some may argue whether today’s technology is that much better than the tools we used in the past, particularly in the servicing business where many still use platforms designed and first built decades ago. Likewise, others will argue over whether today’s tools are cheaper, given the high cost of loan origination.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2022

From Multiple Listing Services (MLS) to consumer-facing giants like Zillow , Realtor.com and Redfin , the real estate industry is raising awareness about homebuyer assistance programs through agent education and self-service tools that help consumers find programs they qualify for. their lenders) if homebuyer assistance is right for them.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2022

But this is going to become infinitely more complex,” said David Sheeler, executive vice president of correspondent lending and servicing finance at Freedom Mortgage Lending. We have so far successfully utilized prepayments and mortgage payoffs from other clients to fund principal and interest advances relating to forborne loans.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

CAPE Analytics has unveiled a new, AI-powered , automated property condition report (aPCR) tool crafted for institutional lenders, whole loan investors, and real estate investors. The tool can be paired up with other types of valuation metrics. The real competition for us is the status quo,” added Begley.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Freddie Mac is rolling out a free tool for lenders, DPA One, that matches borrowers with down payment assistance programs across the country. The new tool allows lenders and housing counselors to enter client eligibility parameters, download results and compare up to three programs side by side to make quicker lending decisions.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 27, 2022

Lamar: I have over 30 years of real estate valuation experience and hold the Appraisal Institute designations of MAI and SRA. I remember taping pictures onto reports and hand-delivering them to the clients. Matt: The tools to complete them have definitely evolved. Buzz: What is your background in the appraisal industry?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2022

A rising player in the world of crypto-mortgages and blockchain-enabled financing, LoanSnap, plans expand its reach in the market by opening its lending platform to licensed mortgage brokers across the country in the near future. The financing for the initial deal was handled through a cryptocurrency lender called Helio Lending.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

A licensed appraiser demonstrates commitment and accountability to their clients and the industry. Education and Qualifications Beyond the basic licensing requirements, top-tier appraisers often pursue additional education and professional designations to enhance their skills and knowledge.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Here are five excellent resources offered by McKissock Learning with tips and tools to help you protect your appraisal practice — including a Pro-Series webinar coming up on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. This blog article outlines several identity theft tips specifically designed for appraisers. Time to upgrade your appraisal license?

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Robinson Appraisal Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This form has been a requirement since 2009 as a tool to establish the increase, decrease or stabilization of markets in the aftermath of the housing crisis occurring between 2007 – 2010 due to sub prime lending practices. So what is the 1004MC form? To perform true trend analysis you need to compare apples to apples.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 22, 2023

The world of real estate has undergone a technological transformation over the past 10 to 20 years, with Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) emerging as powerful tools for property valuation. These tools are designed for user-friendliness, accessibility, and convenience.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The obligation to the client isn’t met. Two of the best examples occur when there is lending involved or litigation pursued. A real estate appraisal review is an excellent tool for a recently conducted commercial appraisal, to check if market comps and other property valuations remain the same. Grant Applications.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

With its potential to reach new clients and gain tremendous ROI, social media has become one of the most effective marketing tools for businesses big and small. Just sold stories If your clients are willing to be featured on your socials, celebrate their sale. Readers are more likely to remember stories that evoke emotions.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Mortgage Cadence has recently launched their new platform offering the industry’s most complete, modern LOS that delivers cloud-based, automated loan origination capabilities designed to enable an exceptional user experience throughout the entire mortgage lending life cycle, across all channels and products.

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2024

That question would be answered succinctly when the Dodd Frank Act retooled the entire consumer regulatory structure, redrafting lending and closing documents, stiffening enforcement of laws long on the books and creating new ones, and sending participants in the real estate process into a panic trying to figure out to make it all work.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 25, 2020

This very popular, top-rated job aid provides a breakdown of the more common roof designs and the corresponding advantages and disadvantages of each. This Job Aid download is the perfect tool for you. To access to these top appraisal resources and much more, become an Unlimited Learning Member. Roof Types.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

The solutions, ACE+ PDR (automated collateral evaluation plus property data report) by Freddie Mac and Value Acceptance + Property Data by Fannie Mae, were designed to increase efficiencies for all stakeholders and lower costs in comparison to traditional appraisals, while maintaining the high risk mitigation standards employed by the GSEs.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 19, 2023

Chat GPT For Fannie Form Appraisal Reports By Dustin Harris Excerpts: The world of real estate appraisal is constantly evolving (much to our dismay sometimes), and as professionals in this field, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovative tools and technologies. and Conditionality. I learned a lot.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the subsequent increase in loan volumes, has accelerated the need for digital tools and automation that give lenders and their borrowers a more intuitive, efficient user experience in order to expedite loans to the closing table. THE EXECUTIVES: Joe Camerieri, Executive Vice President.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2024

They will try to woo you with promises of free marketing materials, high commission splits, and fancy tech tools. Marketing and Technology: The marketing strategies and technology tools provided for agents. Additionally, they have budgeted nearly $1B in the next 10 years to continue improving tools and support for their agents.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2021

Following other recent moves from the government-sponsored enterprises to the private sector, former Fannie Mae Head of Digital Products Henry Cason announced his move to FinLocker , a consumer-permissioned personal financial assistance tool. FinLocker CEO Henry Cason. Presented by: WFG.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This course is a primer on how to inspect a residential property, and it is designed to be meaningful and relevant for experienced appraisers and novice appraisers alike. This course focuses on the common elements between divorce and estate appraisals, with primary emphasis on how they are different from standard mortgage lending appraisals.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The adoption of digital lending solutions has been increasing over the last few years, with the COVID-19 pandemic only accelerating the process. Lenders with the ability to adopt technology that drives efficiency and client satisfaction have a competitive advantage in today’s landscape. How it began. Digital adoption made easy.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

homeowners sitting on more than $30 trillion dollars in home equity, many lenders are looking to the latest AVMs to improve the accuracy and efficiency of their home equity lending. AVMs have been a “workhorse” lending tool for more than two decades. AVMs are getting smarter.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

It took several years to re-establish effective and meaningful communication between appraisers and their lending partners. When it comes to lending activity, appraisal revisions have always been a part of the appraisal process. There was also a breakdown in communication between lenders and their appraisal partners.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2020

At a time when social distancing concerns play a large role in business decisions, many lenders are focused on implementing digital technology to update antiquated, paper-reliant lending processes. Total eClose maximizes user adoption by featuring an intuitive design and elegant workflow.

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