Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2021

Digital mortgage and fulfillment platform Maxwell has raised $16.3 Other investors included Rotor Capital , The Mortgage Collaborative Emerging Technology Fund , Prudence Holdings and existing investors including Anthemis Group , Route 66 Ventures , and Sovereign’s Capital. mortgage market. mortgage market.

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Mortgage Lending Technology Loan Officers 419

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Until recently, mortgage servicing was more about cash-flow math than consumer experience. The transition from originator to servicer is too often a consumer experience hiccup, and must be a primary focus of servicing modernization. The post What role does the servicer play in creating clients for life?

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Clients Modernization Home Improvement Technology 384

Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2023

Digital lending solutions provider DocMagic announced this week that it has added ADA-compliant mortgage loan documents to its document library. The new digital documents are accessible to visually impaired users and others with disabilities, unlocking opportunities for these consumers into the broader mortgage market.

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Design Lending Technology Modernization 358

Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2022

Xactus will add flood services to its list of verification solutions with the acquisition of MassiveCert , a software company that provides flood zone determinations for insurance, lending and real estate. MassiveCert will be rebranded as Xactus Flood Solutions. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Presented by: ServiceLink.

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Insurance Clients Modernization Technology 361

Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2021

For better or worse, trends in the mortgage industry tend to mirror corresponding trends in the overall real estate market. In addition, a vast majority of people spent more time at home in 2020 than ever before in modern history. In turn, mortgage companies need to get with the times, implement technology and improve efficiency.

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Mortgage Inventory Real Estate Technology 512

Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2022

The executive will be responsible for strengthening Xactus’ regulatory compliance framework and administering regulatory changes required by the credit and mortgage industries, the firm said. Since then, the firm acquired MassiveCert , a software company that provides flood zone determinations for insurance, lending and real estate in July.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Especially in uncertain times and market volatility, having the knowledge that I get from HW+ helps me communicate effectively with my team and my clients. At a small mortgage banker, leadership has to know all aspects of lending. in mortgage banking. In those years I originated, underwrote, processed and closed.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

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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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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Real Estate Realty Lending Mortgage 370

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

With fluctuating volume, mortgage servicers are still struggling to effectively scale their business. HousingWire: What challenges are mortgage servicers facing this year? Philip Reinking: Mortgage servicers are facing substantial growth but a lack of talent in scaling business growth.

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Insurance Lending Modernization Clients 340

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Speakers: Haley Parker, Area Business Development Manager, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Arjun Dhingra, Sales and Business Development, All Western Mortgage Doug Wilber, CEO, Denim Social Chelsea Peitz, Founder, Chelsea Peitz Consulting. Speakers: Dave Savage, Chief Innovation Officer, Mortgage Coach and Sales Boomerang.

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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 reached out to Chandler to discuss how COVID-19 has propelled a much-needed modernization among lenders. What are some examples of these strategies?

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Business Lending Technology Clients 410

Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Better, faster, cheaper has long been the promise of technology in the mortgage industry. Electronic data gathering and automated verification services have made mortgage processing significantly faster. COVID did more for mortgage technology than 10 years of constant sales efforts taken by the top 100 industry technology companies.

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Mortgage Technology Tools Modernization 410

Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 29, 2024

Our fees were cut in half overnight, and the AMC model suddenly walled us off from clients with whom we had worked so hard to build rapport. The value of a good client was one of the foundational metrics driving our strategy. The appraisal profession was rocked to its core.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

However, consider the sharp contrast between online vehicle shopping and the typical mortgage shopping experience. While the mortgage point-of-sale experience has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years, the average shopping experience still leaves much to be desired.

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Technology Lending Modernization Clients 381

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The solution is a convenient resource that leverages Black Knight’s vast repository of mortgage and public records data, coupled with leading analytics. Designed specifically with the end-user in mind, Servicing Digital helps servicers deliver an outstanding, convenient and modern customer experience, which enhances growth and retention.”

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Design Tools Modernization Home Value 382

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2022

The first is the overall business transformation that’s taking place in the mortgage industry. These are top of mind for my team, our clients and the industry. These are top of mind for my team, our clients and the industry. We’re seeing new energy and new initiatives in this area at many mortgage and housing agencies.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2021

One way to do that is by offering a digital lending process’ that attracts borrowers across all generations, regardless of their credit score and finances. Joel Rickman: One of the most significant and transformational trends in lending is the call for the modernization and digitization of the mortgage loan process.

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Lending Technology Modernization Mortgage 417

Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2022

In January I received a text message from Dave Savage, CEO of Mortgage Coach. News just broke that private equity investor LLR Partners announced strategic investments in two mortgage technology companies — Mortgage Coach and Sales Boomerang ( click here for article ). Tech100 Mortgage Winners. Hey Clayton …” and a link.

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Real Estate Brokerage Real Estate Agent Technology 378

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. Mike is an experienced mortgage loan officer. I learned was that success most always came down to building trust with my clients.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 10, 2021

We specialize in real estate valuations for the mortgage lending and financial services industries. At Clario, we have an underlying philosophy that guides our efforts: Go wherever it leads, and do whatever it takes to help clients find their optimal solution.

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Appraisal Valuation Training Real Estate 370

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

As a financial technologist specializing in mortgage since long before “fintech” was a thing, I appreciate how tough market cycles force us to focus. For some individuals and companies, this is your first mortgage down cycle. Warm spots in the fintech & mortgage winter. Mortgage & fintech companies must focus.

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Modernization Valuation Mortgage Retail 432

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2020

HousingWire recently spoke with Susan Falsetti, managing director of Origination Title and Close at ServiceLink, about the state of title in 2020 and how the EXOS technology platform allowed ServiceLink clients to take advantage of virtual closing solutions. This year, our teams have helped our clients keep pace with record volume.

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Clients Technology Insurance Loan Officers 390

Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2022

Receiving Federal Reserve approval paves the way for us to create a premier Midwestern bank that will provide significant benefits for our clients, team members, communities and shareholders,” said Old National CEO Jim Ryan. alleging that the bank carried out redlining in its mortgage lending practices.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. How do the solutions work? Why do we need them? But you already know this.

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Modernization Appraisal Inspection Valuation 391

Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2021

Guaranteed Rate, the Chicago-based mortgage lender , and Compass, the New York City-headquartered residential real estate brokerage , “entered into a definitive agreement to form OriginPoint , a new mortgage origination company,” according to a press release Tuesday. billion in mortgages last year. Guaranteed Rate’s $73.9

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Brokerage Real Estate Agents Clients 295

Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

It had a large, fenced-in yard, modern appliances in an updated kitchen, a “man cave” for her husband, beamed ceilings, a massive master suite and was located in a good school district. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. But the most important thing is educating clients from day one.

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Appraisal Reconsideration of Value Real Estate Agent Sellers 540

Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 15, 2022

Mark: I have 13 years in the AMC industry working with mid-sized and large mortgage lenders performing operations, vendor management, and business development at the C-Level. Mark: Incenter’s growth in the lending world includes some of the largest military-based and non-bank lenders in the country. We put appraisers in control!

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Valuation Appraisal Inspection Modernization 195

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 Mortgage Business Contracts 75

Appraisal Buzz

JULY 5, 2022

There are obligations to clients and other intended users under the engagement letter and assignment conditions, and questions asked by a lender or AMC, all part of the existing reality of working as a professional appraiser. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac review appraisals using Collateral Underwriter and Automated Collateral Evaluation.

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Appraisal Finance Lending Contracts 221

Clear Capital

AUGUST 17, 2021

A declining appraiser population coupled with a surge in origination volumes has accelerated efforts to modernize the valuation process. As lending volume spikes, there is added pressure to close loans quickly to drive the market and adopt cost-effective alternatives to traditional valuation solutions.

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Valuation Modernization Technology Appraisal Process 69

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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Architecture Mortgage Design Modernization 313

Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2021

After speaking with several other female mortgage executives in celebration of International Women’s Day, I wanted to take the opportunity to highlight a few women leaders who are making waves. Susan Stewart , CEO at SWBC Mortgage Corporation , is the current Chair of the Mortgage Bankers Association.

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Mortgage Business Lending Finance 450

Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

I suppose it is because most appraisals are done (now) for residential lending purposes. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on New CA bias classes, 2024 New Years resolutions, 2024 goals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Pick one client to start with. Excerpts: 4 Bedrooms, 4.5

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Appraisal Contracts Legal Business 76

Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. The FHFA RFI responses to appraisal modernization are a treasure trove of insight into ideas and options for modernization from a wide variety of respondents. No doubt, investment in modernization is needed in the appraisal process.

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Modernization Appraisal HOA Valuation 277

Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2021

The modernization of mortgage originations in recent years has made customers expect a smart, push-button experience. million mortgages in long-term forbearance. million mortgages in long-term forbearance. It’s taken time to modernize servicing because it’s the last, most complex frontier of consumer finance.

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Modernization Technology Investors Design 421

Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2022

With a deadly combination of low housing inventory, reduction in refis and surging mortgage rates, consolidation in mortgage tech is expected. Businesses and entire industries tanked during the pandemic, but it created an ideal environment for mortgage tech companies, some of which rode the wave to banner years and historic growth.

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Mortgage Technology Loan Officers Investing 381