Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Some brokerages have already announced their intention to better illustrate the value of agents to clients. And RE/MAX CEO Erik Carlson recently noted that his firm is developing new training and educational materials for its affiliates so that agents can be better prepared to answer client questions.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This means the lazy real estate agents who provide very little value to their client can no longer just show up and know they will automatically get paid a percentage of the sales price just for writing a contract. Sadly, the understanding of the difference between a client and a customer is pitifully poor in our industry.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Ninety percent of consumers start their home search online and many get prequalified for financing before they even reach out to a real estate agent. Lenders and search companies alike need to look for trusted agent partners to provide the client with the experience they deserve. Our goal is not to simply be a distribution warehouse.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In their filing, the plaintiffs highlight HomeServices’ franchise agreements, training videos, as well as the now infamous Allan Dalton video, as evidence of HomeServices enforcing the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation policy.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

The Connecticut Legislature has approved a bill requiring the agencies that employ home health aides and other professionals to provide more well-rounded training and incident responses to issues like harassment as the state aims to ease the process for aging in place among its older residents.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2022

HousingWire recently spoke to Jonathan Scarpati, Senior Vice President of Wholesale Lending at Finance of America Reverse, about tapping into the reverse mortgage market in light of the changing market. . We have a dedicated training department that can teach originators all about reverse mortgages, our products, and how to make the sale.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Good CRE title firms know their clients; understand their clients’ clients and know the markets where their customers operate. The participants in the process are generally less emotional and far better trained or educated in the process than many of their counterparts (e.g. buyers and sellers) in a residential deal.

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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. Both programs can also be used as a home financing solution that allows older clients to purchase a new home that will better fit their lifestyle.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

During this period of significant opportunity for purchase transactions and refinances, brokers and wholesale correspondents (non-delegated) need to align to wholesale lenders that provide deep industry expertise, comprehensive products and efficient operational support to support their clients’ strategies. 1 VA, FHA and GNMA lender.”.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As a real estate agent, you may think clients should care more about their next home than your life story. And while that may be true, well-crafted real estate agent bios can build trust and credibility and serve as a powerful tool in an agent’s marketing arsenal — giving prospective clients.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2024

We also are continuing to evolve our learning programs to make sure that we are helping them have the real time training that is needed to navigate the changes that are happening. We are really leaning into that expertise to support our network, which has been incredibly valuable as the industry continues to evolve.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2021

According to the Detroit-based company, it will be leveraging the same technology, data and client experience used in the mortgage, real estate and personal lending spaces “to help Americans make their home more energy efficient.”. “We have a significant portfolio of clients, roughly 2.5

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

to 107 loans), Finance of America Reverse (up 17.4% I’m working with a couple of brokerage firms on a multipart agent training series,” Frank Borg, a Seattle -based originator with Fairway said in a February interview. Four of the top 10 industry lenders also gained ground for the month. to 682 loans) and Longbridge Financial (up 4.7%

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Housing Wire

APRIL 4, 2023

In particular, Holden noted the opportunity of training computer algorithms to review bank statements and identifying borrowers who have no credit but are making consistent rent payments every month. “We America faces an undersupply of housing of 1.1 America faces an undersupply of housing of 1.1

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2021

More than just breaking records in the housing finance space, the HousingWire 2021 Women of Influence are shattering glass ceilings and leaving a legacy for years to come. Finance of America Reverse. VP, Purchase and Client Relations Operations. VP, Sales Training. Senior Director, Product & Client Solutions.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

At Mayer Brown, Kully advises clients in the consumer financial services and real estate settlement services industries in connection with federal and state consumer protection, licensing, and practice requirements. housing finance industry and deserves a strong leader. McCargo’s nomination.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In the deposition, Michael Ketchmark, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs, asked Warner to comment on a training script from HomeServices CEO Gino Blefari in which he said that when he was an agent, he was supremely confident and would tell prospective clients that while commissions are negotiable “they only go up from 6%.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Ketchmark also presented Keller (and the jury present in the courtroom) with a script from Keller Williams University that agents can use to explain and negotiate commissions with clients. I do believe training is essential.” In the script the agent responds: “Let me explain what happens when you reduce a commission. “I’m

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Housing Wire

MARCH 9, 2021

The finance giant will also begin training home lending advisors and client care specialists in the reconsideration of value process and fair lending issues related to appraisals. Under the conciliation agreement , JPMorgan will pay the homeowner, a Black woman, $50,000.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2024

The video pointed to the many other things the trade organization does to assist Realtors, including its advocacy and lobbying work, as well as the opportunities it provides for training, education, and professional certifications.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Companies do this due to high turnover rates and to bring in new clients who come with new agents, the study argues. The surfeit of agents ensures that many will not be able to receive adequate personal training and mentorship.” Additionally, new agents generate fee revenue, the study notes.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The point being, there’s no consensus among real estate agents and brokers regarding what happens next, how the industry should respond or even how agents should talk to clients. Quite a few were complimentary of the lobbying work done, classes, training and, yes, MLS access. In the meantime, there’s anger, dismay and confusion.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Every single client scenario is different,” said Hunter Marckwardt, executive vice president of CrossCountry Mortgage. “[The So when I look at what’s deterring clients right now, is sticker shock,” Gastelum added. Nurturing referral partners, training agents Mortgage origination volume for 2023 are expected at around $1.64

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

UWM claims in the lawsuit that it provides brokers “considerable resources” to grow their businesses, such as technology, marketing materials, compliance support and training. As a result, the broker’s success is partially attributed to the lender, UWM argued.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

MW: Non-QM provides a source of financing solutions that caters towards homeownership of a growing population of underserved borrowers in the United States. Our client development team spends a lot of time at conference forums and in retail branches educating loan officers. HW: What are the strengths of the non-QM sector?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

.” In a webinar last week with NAR’s Deputy General Counsel Lesley Muchow, she notes that if the plaintiffs are successful, “We will be forced back into the 19th century or what we see as the Wild West where unscrupulous people can regularly defraud clients. ” What’s at stake?

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2021

” The complaint alleges THL charged charged client fees of approximately $3,500, which were typically paid before they completed the work. When prospective clients didn’t qualify because they were current on their bills, HUD said THL advised them to stop paying their mortgage.

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CA Realty Training

MAY 18, 2021

How does a real estate agent help their client buy a home? This will determine how the home’s price range the buyer can finance. The second qualification is that it is a property that your clients might be interested in. Once you have found around 5-6 properties, it’s time to showcase them to your client.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Though Rocket Companies has evolved from a single mortgage lender to an ecosystem of businesses involved in personal finance, auto sales, home sale and solar panels, its main source of revenue continues to be mortgages. Is Rocket Mortgage waiting for another refi boom? Jay Farner, CEO of Rocket Companies.

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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

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As the market shifts from a refinance-driven market to a purchase-driven market, lenders have had to adapt again due to the difference in sourcing leads and the intricacies of financing purchase transactions. Lenders haven’t been able to hire and train fast enough. HW: What’s top of mind for large originators? That is our daily focus.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Ketchmark then discussed the agreements HomeServices franchisees have their clients sign. He also noted that he expects HomeServices agents to act as fiduciary to their clients and follow the NAR Code of Ethics. In response, Blefari said that HomeServices does not require agents to become NAR members nor participate in the MLS.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The American Land Title Association’s Cybercrime and Wire Fraud study , which surveyed 470 title industry professionals, found that well over half of respondents warned clients about wire fraud and sent them frequent written reminders.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2022

The Hill case is not a common occurrence in the world of housing finance, but it is far from rare. Rising rates slowed the rate-term refinance train in the fourth quarter of last year, according to the CoreLogic report, moving the market toward purchase loans — and increased mortgage-fraud risks. Loan or Finance Cos.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2021

They were trying to capitalize on the refinance boom,” said Cullen Gandy, a classically trained opera singer who had been hired as an LO at Interfirst and left in July. “I Clients upload all documents into their loan origination system directly to reduce/eliminate operational staff. 375% below the market.”

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2023

Customer service and communications between partners, vendors and clients could also be brought forward light years through any number of means. Even the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) has acknowledged that TRID adversely impacts the operational costs of lenders. They could also include improving the post-closing process.

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Housing Wire

MAY 6, 2022

First, it is true that margins continue to be compressed in the conforming market primarily due to rising rates and increased financing costs. Whatever their clients are asking for, they must try and accommodate them as quickly as possible. Yes, we offer training and webinars. You also have a mortgage market shrinking from $4.1

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