Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2023

The solution will integrate with its mortgage servicing system and Servicing Digital, which is Black Knight’s self-service app and responsive web solution that allows borrowers to access loan, home and neighborhood information. ICE claims the merger will modernize the mortgage servicing platform and will be beneficial for U.S.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Lenders who want to move away from a frustrating, one-size-fits-all approach to origination need a modern solution that helps streamline processes while maintaining compliance. 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

JULY 16, 2021

As Chief Operating Officer at First Guaranty Mortgage Corp , Sarah Gonzalez has modernized the FGMC brand, recruited top talent and implemented operational efficiencies that significantly reduce the cost per loan across all production channels. What is your company doing to develop the next generation of leaders?

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2023

For those in the mortgage space, there are a myriad of technology solutions claiming to help streamline lending operations and improve efficiency. When investing in a technology that someone else designed to automate workflows, it’s important to ask — how do I make this workflow work for me?

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Clear Capital

AUGUST 30, 2023

AURA is designed to complement the use of UCDP/EAD results and allows LenderX customers to control automated ordering based on criteria like agency, loan type, loan amount, estimated value, investor, and Fannie Mae Collateral Underwriter (CU) score.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2021

Notable in light of the current servicing challenges facing the industry, Stavvy’s eClosing technology is designed to facilitate faster borrower communication and closings as servicers work through loan modifications, referrals and forbearance. How modernized servicing creates customers for life.

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Clear Capital

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

It’s an exciting time in the mortgage industry, especially for appraisals. Over the past few years, leading companies from across the industry have modernized and transformed how appraisals are manufactured to streamline the lending process and improve the borrower’s experience. What are the benefits of 1004 Desktop appraisals?

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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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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 6, 2024

Stan Middleman, Chairman and CEO of Freedom Mortgage, spoke of some insurers writing policies without coverage for wind to limit liability and losses, in response to rising instances of storm damage. ICON, an Austin based firm, has developed a 3D printed wall system.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2022

Between the recent rate hike from the Federal Reserve , the ongoing war in Ukraine and continued economic recovery following the pandemic, mortgage lenders across the country are managing a volatile housing market. More rate hikes from the Fed.

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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. Mike is an experienced mortgage loan officer. Developers don’t understand sales in our industry. Not anymore.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2023

Today’s low-volume, purchase-focused market is more competitive than ever, as mortgage lenders work to win more market share than their neighbor and aim to be as profitable as possible. First, the PPE should be architecturally designed to accommodate any lenders’ unique business strategy or use case.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Today, it’s not just about creating the mortgage asset. Responsive design makes the LOS as easy to use on a tablet as it is on a laptop or desktop. Next Generation software is designed to be easy to use and offer the user everything they need to take the next step in the loan origination process.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

In order to help the mortgage industry reach its mission of the ‘one-day mortgage,’ we’re hyper-focused on streamlining the entire appraisal process.”. Reggora is driving appraisal innovation with a modern platform for mortgage lenders and appraisal vendors. Kevin Flynn, Vice President, Product.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

A simple, ancient practice, one that often goes unnoticed despite the critical role it plays in the lives of millions of Americans, is getting modernized. They have developed technologies that update the process to mirror the modern way you do your banking, shop, and do pretty much everything else: by using the internet.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Other design trends for this upcoming year are the minimalist style and the use of a variety of colors. If you want your kitchen to look up to date in 2021, you have to do some home remodeling to develop creatively handcrafted ceramic tiling with uniform colorful backsplashes. 5 reasons to refinance your mortgage right now.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 11, 2021

If they’re in the mortgage industry, they’ll likely fall into one of two groups – those who understand the value you bring to the home finance transaction and those who think you fill out forms. Some appraisers are vehemently opposed to some of these modernization efforts because they remove some of the steps in our traditional process.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 31, 2021

The term “redlining” comes from the development by the New Deal by the federal government of maps of every major metropolitan area in the country. These color codes were designed to indicate where it was safe to insure mortgages. These color codes were designed to indicate where it was safe to insure mortgages.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 15, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Is the GSE’s “Appraisal Modernization” Really Just Mass Appraisal? By Dallas T.

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Clear Capital

MARCH 30, 2022

Enhanced program designed to accelerate adoption of modern appraisal solutions by lenders. Clear Capital ® , a national real estate valuation technology company, has announced the launch of Desktop Appraisal and Desktop Data Collection , two products designed to further modernize and increase certainty in the appraisal process.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 19, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, forms to reports modernization, AMCs, earthquake risk, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == == Rare Coastal Contemporary Manchester, MA, for $9M Excerpts: 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 5,258 sq.ft. He has been around for a long time.

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Clear Capital

DECEMBER 15, 2021

New technology furthers Clear Capital’s efforts to modernize the appraisal process. The technology was developed by Clear Capital’s data science team to further streamline the appraisal process and equip lenders with technology that powers low-risk, high-quality decisions.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 28, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non lender appraisals, USPAP and Bias, Fannie changes, unusual homes, mortgage origination Futuristic in Folsom, CA, near Sacramento for $2,395,000 4bed 4.5+bath Varies widely around the country. == Mortgage applications decreased 1.8 year-over-year.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

Designed and built by world-renowned contractor, Matt Construction, interior designers Meyer Davis and architects Shubin + Donaldson, no expense was spared in constructing this exceptional estate over a six-year period. Request a reasonable fee based on the time involved in developing, analyzing, and reporting the appraisal.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Industry Insider Insight on Risk and Modernization. Fannie New Appraisal Form Modernization. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Fannie December newsletter, estate appraisals real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Worth attending. Appraisal Business Tips .

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

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. Modern Montauk NY ‘Tree House’ Offers Sweeping Oceanfront Views for $7.5M It’s known as the “Modern Montauk Tree House,” the listing notes.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 1, 2023

Their volume went up and down with mortgage rates, but they always had some appraisals to fee out. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on new online Fannie forms, highest and best use, real estate market, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. More Crazy Appraiser Stories!

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Appraisal Today

JUNE 16, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post Non-lender appraisals, ROVs, appraisal business, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. A Restricted Appraisal Report does not mean shortcuts may be taken in developing the appraisal. Varies widely around the country. == Mortgage applications increased 7.2

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Talk to any mortgage technologist about the future of the industry and two topics will emerge immediately: big data and smarter automation. Joe Camerieri, EVP Mortgage Cadence. Today, while the mortgage industry has the technology to support this, we’re still in the early stages of determining how it should be used.

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Lamacchia Realty

OCTOBER 6, 2021

No home insurance, no mortgage. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) states that home appraisers should examine the electrical box to ensure there are no broken or frayed wires. Knob and tube wiring is no longer used in homes because it doesn’t carry the same capacity for electricity that modern homes require.

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Empire Appraisal Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Real Estate and Design Trends to Watch in 2024 Design & Architecture , Design Trends By: Barbara Ballinger Source: [link] From ecosystem conservation to “new” darker neutrals in exterior paint, we look at the trends set to take hold in the industry this year. Land shortages make attached and stacked units smart choices.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Communication took on many forms, including development of written documents stating client reporting requirements, utilizing technology platforms to increase transparency throughout the appraisal process, and developing feedback to the appraiser on appraisal submissions. Appraisal Modernization. Technologies are moving fast.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 19, 2023

ChatGPT is an advanced AI language model developed by OpenAI that can be used to streamline the appraisal writing process. The Most Expensive Home in South Carolina’s History Hits the Market for $22M Located in Simpsonville, SC, the 16,000-square-foot home sits on a sprawling 54 acres designed for the horse lover. The answer is, Yes!

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AmeriMac

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It is a streamlined appraisal process designed to provide lenders and borrowers with a more efficient and cost-effective way of obtaining property valuations. Its Origin and Purpose Freddie Mac developed ACE + PDR as part of their appraisal modernization efforts, offering an appraisal waiver option for eligible purchase transactions.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In recent months, Mortgage Cadence clients have been able to quickly pivot to a remote-work model without missing a beat using its end-to-end digital lending solution, the Mortgage Cadence Platform (MCP). The Platform is available from any device, anywhere, with specific role-based workflow automation and design.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The module can also accept appraisals for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), the administration announced last week. The announcement comes after more than a year’s worth of efforts by the FHA to streamline and modernize their FHA loan origination and claims process.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on residential fee appraiser testifies at bias hearing, what happens to Fannie complaints, Why I love real estate appraising, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Concrete Chateau Artisan Rising From a Lake in Miami FL Is Available for $21.8M million. “I

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