Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) on Tuesday released its priority open recommendations report, submitted to HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge designed to highlight as-yet unaddressed risks in the management of the department.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Office of Policy Development and Research is seeking public comment related to application and origination documents for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program, according to a notice published this week in the Federal Register.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Software development company Blue Sage Solutions has launched a new servicing platform that merges loan origination and servicing functions using API-based technology.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

Broker Edition is designed to provide an intuitive loan management portal for borrowers while making loan management simpler at an accessible price point. is a software development company that offers a digital loan origination system and POS for the mortgage industry. Founded in 2013, Floify — a subsidiary of Porch Group Inc. —

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Judd and Aaron’s respective leadership is key as we continue on EasyKnock’s path to develop the first marketplace in the industry,” Jarred Kessler, CEO and founder of EasyKnock, said in a statement. He also has experience designing and building digital products for companies like Google , Mattel , Samsung , Target and JetBlue.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

For Universal Studios employees, the owners of the park are seeking to construct a 1,000-unit mixed-use development slated to open in 2026 that would promise a short commute to the Universal Orlando Resort, which is also aiming to open a full-scale third theme park called “Epic Universe” next year.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2023

Six federal agencies have requested comment from the public on a newly-proposed rule that is designed to “ensure the credibility and integrity of models used in real estate valuations.” And the design and development of the models and algorithms can reflect the biases and blind spots of the developers.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on Monday that it will distribute $3.16 billion in homelessness aid to communities across the country through its Continuum of Care program, which is designed to provide housing assistance and/or support services to people experiencing homelessness.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) believes housing has a role to play in combating the opioid overdose epidemic. On Friday, HUD issued a joint letter co-written with the U.S. Housing can help fight the epidemic that killed an estimated 70,601 people in 2021, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), HUD said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

But I’ve never had as much fun as I do when developing these courses. The comprehensive continuing education courses cover federal and state-specific CE requirements in a compelling and entertaining digital-first video format designed to make the completion process as painless and informative as possible.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2023

has partnered with financial services-focused data and analytics company BaseCap Analytics to pilot a new program designed to enhance regulatory and operational processes and compliance. Cenlar has been focused on developing new automation solutions to enhance its offerings, the announcement explained.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2024

Unlike off-the-shelf POS solutions, Blueprint Builder allows lenders to customize technology that is designed to help improve operations, Maxwell noted. Since launching in 2016, Maxwell has used technology to streamline and accelerate the mortgage process for more than 300 banks, credit unions and other lenders on its platform.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Department of the Treasury on Tuesday announced a series of new initiatives designed to increase the supply of affordable housing across the country. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and state and local housing finance agencies,” according to the announcement. There are three core provisions of the plan.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2023

As a CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) — a designation given by the U.S. As a CDFI, Change Wholesale is dedicated to expanding access to affordable credit and financial services, promoting community development and supporting economic growth in low-income and underserved communities.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Sue Haviland has also joined the division as a loan officer, coming off of a roughly three-year stint as Finance of America Reverse (FAR)’s national sales trainer in learning and development. That also extends to internal educational development to inform more people at the bank about reverse mortgages, he said. “In

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I am a big believer in developing a brand for your real estate business from Day One. While you can develop name recognition over time, I believe that naming your team or brokerage something other than the leader’s name allows more opportunity for scale and differentiation. A great brand is a valuable tool, and it’s worth protecting.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

A well-designed and captivating digital platform instantly conveys professionalism, credibility and exclusivity — and the opposite can turn customers away. Keep your online presence on brand Choose a clean and sophisticated design that reflects the essence of luxury real estate and your existing brand.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2022

is designed to cater to the unique and critical requirements of the US mortgage industry. DocVu.AI’s Mortgage intelligence engine has AI and ML developed explicitly for US mortgage document processing and brings the highest level of success in accuracy. #3. Product Fast Facts. #1. Over 200+ US Banks use DocVu.AI

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

“This decision underscores our brokerage’s unwavering commitment to agent autonomy and our belief in allowing agents to make choices that best suit their needs and principles,” Dave Danforth, designated broker/owner of the firm, said in a statement. This latest development comes on the heels of several other high-profile departures from NAR.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) counseling program was cited as an example. Among a series of 24 examples of federal financial literacy programs for these groups, the U.S.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 15, 2024

The original forms were designed before the digital age, to be completed on typewriters. Appraisal software companies have innovated the process of “filling out “these forms, but they are still constrained with the original typewriter design. These forms became fixed in the mortgage industry and have remained the standard for decades.

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Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2023

Developed internally by CRMLS, the REcenterhub dashboard introduces a range of new features designed to streamline productivity for real estate professionals. The dashboard presents a modernized user interface and offers customization options for both users and associations.

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Real Quantum

JUNE 8, 2022

How Do I Earn the MAI Designation? MAI designated appraisers have access to a wealth of career opportunities, increased recognition, and accelerated advancement through the industry. But what is the MAI designation exactly, and how does someone go about applying? What is the MAI Designation? Benefits of MAI Designation.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

These shifting dynamics are causing the California state government to work to ensure that certain issues that can stem from such a demographic development — particularly for health care, housing and social services — are addressed in a comprehensive statewide initiative called the “Master Plan for Aging.”

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2023

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week announced a new notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to examine the intricacies of converting office space into residential living units. I have a name for the buildup of that stuff,” said Phil Wharton, a New York-based developer to the Times. “I I call it the kludge.”

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2023

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) on Wednesday announced two new home-affordability mortgage products designed to help underserved borrowers become homeowners. We look forward to working with the enterprises, lenders, and other housing industry participants to further develop the ideas described in these plans.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

hired two executives as it looks to take the company to its next phase of development. It is designed to streamline the loan manufacturing process while eliminating the need for employee adoption. Mortgage tech firm TRAiNED Inc. TRAiNED named Mark Cunningham, a co-founder of Sales Boomerang , as its new CEO.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

To convert these leads into business, the brokerage developed teams — also called units — headed by captains who are successful agents with high lead conversion rates. Meanwhile, a customer relationship management system, along with experts in marketing, sales and other areas, are designed to support these teams, he said. “If

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Inman

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Find out how Compass development expert Dan Parker brings a lifelong love of design to his work with the city's biggest developers.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Main contributors to this round of funding included SFV , the venture arm of German real estate developer Patrizia ; Regal London , a U.K-based based real estate developer, CEMEX Ventures , the venture arm of construction giant CEMEX ; Blackhorn Ventures (U.S.); GroundBreak Ventures (Canada); Goldacre (U.K.); and Leela Capital (U.K.).

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2023

The review schedule and loan threshold changes are designed to “simplify underwriting for multifamily housing development without presenting undue risk to FHA,” the agency said, and to allow for regular adjustments in response to market changes. “We

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

However, data from the interviews showed adoption rates appear lower among smaller and mission-oriented lenders, such as minority depository institutions (MDIs) and community development financial institutions (CDFIs).

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The trade group received a $500,000 “Pathway to Success” grant from the Appraisal Foundation to assist with the development of the “Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal” program.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2022

The company says it will use the funding to scale its operations, accelerate its research and development and expand construction into new markets. It also completed a 78-unit emergency housing development in San Jose in only 90 days. The company plans to further reduce its carbon footprint an additional 25% in 2022.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

Real estate agents can utilize VR to create interactive and engaging platforms that allow buyers to navigate properties virtually, gaining a comprehensive understanding of their layout, design and spatial qualities. Enables agents to showcase various interior design styles to cater to the preferences of diverse potential buyers.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The prize recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in pursuit of the Certified Mortgage Compliance Professional (CMCP) certificate and designation program. The recipient retrieved his award Monday at the MBA’s Compliance and Risk Management Conference.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the New York City Department of Investigations (DOI), the U.S. So, by design, they were able to go out and award these contracts on their own. Department of Labor OIG and others. But what we’ve seen is that people took advantage of that.

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