Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

Polly, a software-as-service mortgage-technology firm that operates a loan-trading platform , has raised $37 million through a new funding round, its third since launching in 2019 — bringing the total raised from investors to $57 million. The post Tech firm Polly bulks up to help modernize mortgage industry appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

Illinois-based title insurance underwriter Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund (ATG) has entered into an agreement to merge with mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate. Stan envisioned the creation of this ‘guaranty fund’ to give lawyers the ability to issue title opinions backed by an insurance underwriter,” Birnbaum wrote.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Investors have largely shunned nonbank mortgage stocks, and analysts believe the hard times are still ahead. Driven by a desire to achieve greater scale and gain access to cheaper capital, nonbank mortgage lenders dove headfirst into the public markets during the Covid-19 boom. How could they resist? Finance data.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

Illinois-based title insurance underwriter Attorneys’ Title Guaranty Fund (ATG) has entered into an agreement to merge with mortgage lender Guaranteed Rate. Stan envisioned the creation of this ‘guaranty fund’ to give lawyers the ability to issue title opinions backed by an insurance underwriter,” Birnbaum wrote.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Title insurance giant Old Republic International will pay $1 million to settle charges that it entered into “no-poach” agreements to stifle labor competition, the New York Attorney General’s Office said late last week. Think of it like a mortgage lender having wholesale and retail channels.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 19, 2021

Blend’s white-label technology is what powers mortgage applications on the websites of traditional banks such as Wells Fargo and U.S. It checks income, it verifies identities and has become a key consumer-facing processing tool for some of the largest mortgage lenders in the country.

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2022

Connecting with clients and consumers has never been an easy task, and today’s market has been no exception. Sprout Mortgage. Cherry Creek Mortgage. First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation. Enact Mortgage Insurance. Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. Thrive Mortgage. Mortgage Cadence.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Mortgage lenders have imposed new rounds of layoffs in the fourth quarter, reflecting a dreadful landscape for originators. . This week, the latest Freddie Mac weekly survey data showed that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.08%, up 13 basis points compared to last week. Rates averaged 2.98% this time last year. “As

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Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2021

EnerBank says it works with 10,000 contractors and develops personalized loan programs for their clients. EnerBank funds most of its loans on its balance sheet through FDIC -insured brokered CDs; it also charges fees to the contractors. in 2021 to $433 billion.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

From leading mortgage companies and real estate firms to spearheading groundbreaking initiatives and driving policy reforms, these honorees are making an indelible impact on housing.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2023

” Better is partnering with other businesses to offer services such as homeowner’s insurance and to provide access to a network of real estate agents, rather than offering these products and services directly to borrowers. is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange on Thursday under the ticker symbol “BETR.”

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The Surfing Appraiser Riding the Waves of Up and Down Mortgage Rates By Mark Buhler Excerpts: Riding the waves of the appraisal profession can result in a range of outcomes and emotions over time. I got the client to write a letter to the state indicating my report did not mislead them, yet the state sanctioned me for it anyway!

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

I have never done an “official” ROV for a lender, but I did not like any lender clients objecting to my values. New FHA ROV Policy By Dave Towne, May 3, 2024 Excerpts: Up until recently, there has never been a standardized policy for mortgage loan related Reconsideration of Value (ROV) requests after an appraisal has been submitted.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2023

This is because surging mortgage rates , upcoming regulatory changes and regional bank collapses have forced large depositories to pull back. Our analysis of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data focuses on conventional, non-conforming first-lien mortgages used to purchase or refinance single-family dwellings. billion), U.S.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2023

CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), the nation’s third largest retail mortgage lender, announced this week that it has created a new position, the senior vice president of housing initiatives, which is aimed at expanding affordable housing options. The company has named Jayma Banks to fill this role.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2023

Busch is vice president and senior mortgage banker at First Savings Mortgage Corporation , a Virginia-based lender that produced $2 billion in mortgages in 2022, less than half the $4.2 billion volume of the previous year, per the mortgage data platform Modex. And he hasn’t done so voluntarily. billion in 2022, down 41.3%

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2023

This year, 80 honorees are being recognized for their achievements — 40 winners representing the real estate category and 40 representing mortgage. They work in any and every area of the housing economy and come from diverse backgrounds but share one common trait — an outsized impact on the industry and within their businesses.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 21, 2023

Increased numbers of state appraisal boards are looking at complaints against appraisers from the standpoint of the consumer, rather than that of the client and/or the intended user(s). As all appraisers are aware, the consumer has no standing with the appraiser (assuming the consumer is not the named client or intended user).

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The Robert Weiler Company

MARCH 29, 2023

Which kind of insurance do you have for your property management services? Do you have a preferred method of communication with clients? Whether your investment property is a multifamily building, apartment complex, retail building, warehouse, office property, or other commercial rental property, The Robert Weiler Company can help!

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

An AMC can offer different levels to their clients, depending on how much reliability their lender customers want or need. Mortgage interest rates ALWAYS go up and down. Most lender appraisers have little work. == Mortgage applications increased 5.4 September 20, 2023) — Mortgage applications increased 5.4 I understand.

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 23, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AVMs and AI, good appraisal book, Real estate market, Fannie, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Private Island for $22M in North Carolina Excerpts: Just 30 minutes from uptown Charlotte, Merancas Island is accessed by causeway.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

United Wholesale Mortgage. First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation. First American Mortgage Solutions. DHI Mortgage Company. American Mortgage Network. First Community Mortgage. Freedom Mortgage. Academy Mortgage Corporation. Paramount Residential Mortgage Group Inc. First Option Mortgage.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

In fact, there aren’t many mortgage lenders, builders or real estate brokerages that haven’t at least fleetingly entertained the notion. Office buildings, retail spaces, industrial complexes and other CRE properties generally command higher price tags and offer greater revenue-generating potential compared to residential properties.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Excerpts: … senior leaders at AMCs, lenders and the GSEs have noted that slower appraisal volume will favor those appraisers who can stay in communication with their clients and provide faster turn times. The upcoming October issue of the monthly Appraisal Today has an article, “Which are your best current and former AMC/lender clients?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

As the world adjusts to its new normal, mortgage professionals are having to do the same thing. This isn’t an easy task, considering brokers have to adjust while also managing a high volume of clients due to the booming housing market. Brokers have the ability to lock loans until midnight Pacific time every day through the portal.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on barndominiums, liability, declining prices, non-lender marketing, Freddie bad appraisal practices, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. The only appraisers who get sued are those performing appraisals for mortgage lending. Powerball Jackpot.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

If you’re reading this article, you will likely need a commercial real estate appraisal for property being sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed. Depending on the client’s and project’s needs and requirements, the written commercial appraisal report will vary in type, format, length, and content.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 7, 2022

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Fannie Mae, Real estate market, Disbility, Redlining, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. =. If this article helped you understand more about disability insurance, it is worth the subscription price! Mortgage applications decreased 14.2

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 12, 2024

Insurance purposes: Lenders or other clients may order desktop appraisals for insurance purposes to determine the property’s replacement cost or insurable value. Appraisers that remain in business will be swamped with appraisal orders at good fees. == Mortgage applications increased 0.1 baths, 14,450 sq.ft.,

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Bunzel was also able to provide some helpful tips for appraisers as far as how to communicate with their clients about CO detectors. For example, Bunzel says that appraisers and home inspectors should make it clear to their clients that they do not warranty if the device is working, just that it is there. To read more, click here .

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

Today's monthly payments on a $500,000 mortgage are about the same as a $210,000 mortgage from the mid-1990s or a $300,000 mortgage from 2007. In addition, mortgage rates are at an all-time low. Some companies are offering 30-year fixed-rate mortgages for less than 2.3%. I May Need To Sell.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, VA, flood and fires no insurance, retirement, few lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination $22M Modern Mansion on 130 Acres in Napa Has Its Own Cabernet Vineyard Excerpts: 6 bedrooms, 6.5+ Data before 1971 is minimal.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Many downtown mixed-use buildings (retail and apartments) are in my city. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on appraiser fights back against bias accusation, ok behavior when taking Zoom CE classes, estate appraisal liability issues, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. =

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Consistent application of both quality control and quality assurance processes for appraisal review may also be in part a reason for improvement, as appraisers have a better understanding of what is needed by their client. I have always collected all the money owed from my lender clients using the collection techniques I write about.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 15, 2021

retail and restaurant headquarters, but the Columbus, OH real estate and job markets have seen remarkable growth, too. The mortgage payments, utility fees, and maintenance costs are all on your shoulders. Are you a newcomer to buying commercial property for sale in Columbus, Ohio? Welcome to our thriving community!

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 13, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non lender appraisals, liability, markets with few sales, Bias, unusual homes, mortgage origination A California Winery With a 91-Acre Vineyard for $12,995,000 Red Soles Winery, a 91-acre vineyard. August 9, 2023) — Mortgage applications decreased 3.1

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Your clients count on you to let them know the market today, not in the past. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Check with your E&O insurance company to see if they offer tail coverage and what the requirements are. This 7,200 sq.ft.

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