Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2022

Modern technology is key for lenders who want to stay competitive in this regard. In addition, modern tools can help eliminate manual errors and spot potential issues to reduce unnecessary costs. While it is not without its challenges, there have been many upsides to lending employees working remotely.

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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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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Some may argue whether today’s technology is that much better than the tools we used in the past, particularly in the servicing business where many still use platforms designed and first built decades ago. Likewise, others will argue over whether today’s tools are cheaper, given the high cost of loan origination.

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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. That makes a smart CRM a “need to have” tool. Their tools may work great for selling t-shirts online, but that won’t help here.

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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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Eppraisal

MARCH 15, 2024

We'll explore a plethora of resources available to homeowners, ranging from online platforms to in-person events, designed to empower and guide DIY enthusiasts towards maximizing their home's value. From cozy farmhouse style to modern minimalist vibes, The Inspired Room caters to a diverse range of tastes and aesthetics.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 27, 2022

Lamar: I have over 30 years of real estate valuation experience and hold the Appraisal Institute designations of MAI and SRA. Matt: The tools to complete them have definitely evolved. We sat down with a few of our hosts, Lamar Ellis and Matt Simmons, to get the inside scoop on this upcoming webinar.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

So far his venture-backed title company has launched platforms that have sped up title clearance and title insurance acquisition, and they have their sights on expanding into the lending and appraisal space. At the end of the day, real estate is incredibly local and you have to be able to build tools that are able to handle that.

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Eppraisal

AUGUST 22, 2023

The world of real estate has undergone a technological transformation over the past 10 to 20 years, with Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) emerging as powerful tools for property valuation. These tools are designed for user-friendliness, accessibility, and convenience.

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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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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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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Dara is designed to be proactive when it comes to real-time policymaking. Sagent’s incorporation of modern data and AI tools also enables AI-enhanced predictable customer inquiry handling with high rates of one-call resolutions – allowing servicers to help even more borrowers.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 2, 2023

Education and Qualifications Beyond the basic licensing requirements, top-tier appraisers often pursue additional education and professional designations to enhance their skills and knowledge. Look for appraisers who hold designations such as the SRA ( Senior Residential Appraiser from The Appraisal Institute ).

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the subsequent increase in loan volumes, has accelerated the need for digital tools and automation that give lenders and their borrowers a more intuitive, efficient user experience in order to expedite loans to the closing table. THE EXECUTIVES: Joe Camerieri, Executive Vice President.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

It took several years to re-establish effective and meaningful communication between appraisers and their lending partners. When it comes to lending activity, appraisal revisions have always been a part of the appraisal process. Appraisal Modernization. Is there room for more improvement?

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Appraisal Today

MAY 19, 2023

Chat GPT For Fannie Form Appraisal Reports By Dustin Harris Excerpts: The world of real estate appraisal is constantly evolving (much to our dismay sometimes), and as professionals in this field, it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve by embracing innovative tools and technologies. and Conditionality. You don’t need a website.

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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. Design a photo with the testimonial included, then use the caption to express gratitude for the review. Sharing your success lends to your credibility as an agent.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Lending technology out of focus. However, the back-office efficiencies that were supposed to result from collecting all of the borrower’s financial information into the loan origination system (LOS) electronically – a revolutionary result of the application of big data principles to the mortgage lending lifecycle – never materialized.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2022

With borrowers preferring online loan applications that are quick to complete, fast turn times and even faster closings, financial institutions and mortgage lenders are having the inefficiencies in their business models highlighted and the need to prioritize modern technology is becoming strikingly obvious.

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 17, 2023

These loans, insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and designed to help homebuyers with low credit scores and low down payment savings, are generally off the table for anything besides a primary residence. The property must fall within county FHA loan limits, which can decrease your access to potential investments.

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Clear Capital

APRIL 21, 2021

In partnership with Clear Capital, the integration of ClearAVM and CDA ensures lenders have access to high-quality valuation products in a single platform as the industry focuses on appraisal modernization. ” ###. ” ###. Today, we’re grateful to call the nation’s largest banks and financial institutions our customers.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

She designed more than 700 buildings in California during a long and prolific career. I appraised many of them, but never noticed any effect, plus or minus, for historic designation. Never use a lending form (such as a 1004) for estate work. Fortunately, their names were listed in the MLS. No effect on value. I was surprised.

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Clear Capital

JUNE 21, 2022

Fannie Mae’s study , while finding that homes owned by white borrowers were more often overvalued than homes owned by Black borrowers, furthered the discussion around Appraisal Modernization, including the use of AVMs in property valuations. AVMs should be used in the lending process to prevent appraisal bias. Valuation Equity.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It’s also, to be clear, somewhat about revolutionizing and modernizing the appraisal process by enabling property data collection to be performed by non-appraisers. ” This has been a very hot and important topic within the lending space for the last year or so, we’ve talked about it on this podcast before Kenon.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Luckily, advancements in evaluating consumers’ ability to repay have arrived and can enable lenders to adopt responsible and more inclusive lending practices. Fortunately, modern advancements in data intelligence offer lenders a way to reincorporate that process without all of the hassle.

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