Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Build the right team Given the new technologies and expert outsourcing options available to lenders today, staffing up to handle new business doesn’t make as much sense as it did in the past. Fine-tune your tech stack Once your team is in place, it’s time to empower them with the right technology.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has tremendous potential to cut costs and improve customer experience, but regulation has not caught up to develop a governance program, industry pros said of AI’s implementation in mortgage lending. Have we developed a model that is in fact fair?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2022

Figure , a blockchain-focused financial service company and Apollo , a global alternative asset manager, announced today completing a transaction involving the origination of digital mortgage loans and transfer of ownership via blockchain technology, according to a press release shared with FinLedger.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 6, 2024

For years, customized integrations have been the sign of a healthy tech stack , seamlessly connecting the various technologies used by a particular title agency ( mortgage lender, broker or appraisal management company, for that matter) to deliver optimal performance. In fact, tailored integrations have long been the norm in this regard.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He also often looks to the robust marketplace of technology tools available to help automate the mundane to ensure he stays focused on his skill set: delivering stellar customer service. What changes can you make to your day-to-day business practices, technology stack or marketing plan to help avoid these in the future?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Snatching up first-time homebuyers is akin to striking gold — since developing a relationship with them can mean a loyal client for life. Use this tool: Market Leader Market Leader is like your all-in-one tool for real estate leads. Its Network Boost guarantees at least 40 exclusive leads monthly, tailored to your chosen cities.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 20, 2023

But unlike downcycles of the past, there are new opportunities for streamlining operations and cutting costs through technology that didn’t exist before. New opportunities for the title industry Title company automation is a mature technology offering and it has been in existence for at least the last two industry downturns.

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McKissock

MAY 11, 2021

Technology is constantly changing the appraisal industry. Learning how to adopt—and adapt to—the new technologies can help you become more efficient and generate more income. But which tools are worth investing in? What ONE appraisal technology tool makes your life easier? Mapping technology (GPS, GIS).

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

FTC sued ICE earlier this year alleging the two top mortgage technology providers would drive up costs, reduce innovation and limit lenders’ choices for mortgage origination tools. In parallel, ICE plans to develop its own PPE to provide additional options to lenders and partners, ultimately lowering the cost for the consumer. “We

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

People who invest in technology often ask the question: is this a “nice to have,” or a “need to have?” Few have the resources to invest in technologies they don’t need. What’s the worst that can happen if we don’t invest in this technology?”. That makes a smart CRM a “need to have” tool.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

Sarah Wheeler: Let’s talk about your background, because you have both technology and real estate experience. Shayan Hamidi: I studied computer science, economics and math and my background is technology. That’s our point of view, which then impacts the way we go about architecting our technology and our product.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

They could potentially advise their senior clients about the use of a reverse mortgage to protect against sequence-of-returns risk, where a reverse mortgage line of credit is tapped in times of market volatility until an investment portfolio stabilizes.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Agents must not fall behind the very same technological advancements that buyers are using to their advantage. Instead of waiting for the buyer to bring new tools to the table, agents should proactively seek out technologies that will make the process easier and faster for the buyer—and, by extension, for the agent as well.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2022

However, they have several more pressing priorities when it comes to what they’re investing in. Despite a majority of lending institutions agreeing that adopting new technology for appraisals would be beneficial, survey takers identified several other priorities that were even more important.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

17, in multiple departments, as it continues to “build efficiency in its technology operations.”. The primary focus of these investments has been centered on building a future committed to advancing the user experience, creating efficiencies for lenders, and providing enhanced technological capabilities for financial institutions.”.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2021

Stavvy, a Boston-based fintech, announced Monday that it landed a $40 million Series A funding round led by Morningside Technology Ventures. COVID19 certainly accelerated development and focus on servicing, coming out of 2019 with record low default and foreclosure.”. Presented by: Sagent Lending Technologies.

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2022

Inco-Check has not only developed proprietary technology to support its clients, it also uses these same tools to provide a highly differentiated service offering, making it a one-stop shop for software and tech-enabled services,” said Michael Detwiler, who partnered with NGC on the acquisition, in a statement.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2022

Qualia says its API provides real estate businesses and PropTech companies the ability to automatically connect internal software tools, integrate with their commercial partners, and analyze their comprehensive performance data.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2023

Technology to support the growing needs of the appraisal department. Most appraisal desks in the industry are still using technology that hasn’t seen any significant improvements to it for many years. Technology investments are getting a lot of attention. Don’t be afraid to consolidate vendors to match volume.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. Powerful AI tools are already transforming residential real estate and forward-thinking agents are paying attention. However, it was deemed as too challenging technologically so it languished.

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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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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The new technology platform, a graphical interface that reduces the need for hand-coding , enables HomePoint “rapid scalability and flexibility” to adapt to changing consumer needs while maintaining a low-cost structure, the company said. The tech solution giving community lenders an advantage.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2024

Anna Frankowska was recognized in 2017 as one of Forbes’ “ 30 Under 30 ” in Europe, having studied economics in London before moving to work in investment banking. But she quickly realized it is facing real challenges, and she began asking why it has not grown and developed to a place it could be. “I

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

Given enough capital, you can build a lot of technology. We’ve been investing heavily in AI for years — we have more than 10 patents on data extraction from public record data. Real estate companies might want to engage with AI, they might want to use those tools. The second is prioritization of investment and resources.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The app offers potential buyers tools to find, research and bid on homes via a competitive auction format. It’s reflective of our commitment to invest in technology and continuously improve the Hubzu marketplace.”. Since 2009, it has facilitated the more than 4.5 million bids and the sale of more than 225,000 homes.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2022

“Digitizing any component of the closing process creates value for lenders, but eMortgages are where lenders stand to see the most return on their digital closings investment,” said Camelia Martin, Head of Industry and Regulatory Affairs at Snapdocs. These components are not typically native to most lenders’ core technology platforms.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

RA: We joke that we’re kind of control freaks and feel we have invested in the right things. We also like to build our own technology and develop tools and products that give our LOs an advantage in the field and enhance the experience with our customers. SW: What differentiates New American Funding in this market?

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2021

SoftPro has named title and escrow veteran Gorkem Kuterdem its new chief technology officer, the company announced Thursday. ” In his new role at SoftPro, Kuterdem will focus on long-term research and development strategies. ” In his new role at SoftPro, Kuterdem will focus on long-term research and development strategies.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2022

This week’s HW+ member spotlight features Stuart Sim, head of industry development and brand ambassador at Chime Technologies. HousingWire: What are you fast thoughts on the following: Stuart Sim: My most useful tech tool is… my iPhone. The weirdest job I ever had was… Club Med GO. To become an HW+ member, click here.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2023

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital has conducted a new round of layoffs as part of a company restructuring plan. We’ve been a company that’s been investing very heavily in bringing data analytics and technology into the valuation space.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

SW: Looking at the mortgage space, what are some of the challenges when it comes to technology? JC: There are several, but I think for IMBs specifically, it’s finding a way to get a stable investment track — something that allows you then to be able to continue to build in good times and bad times, because this industry is so boom/bust.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

The second win, maybe even mightier than the first, the technology tailwind,” Zillow CEO Rich Barton said in the earnings report. Across every industry, there has been a COVID catalyzed and dramatic increase and reliance upon and adoption of technology. These new tools are immediately relevant today, and there is just no going back.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Every year, new commercial real estate investment blogs and podcasts are started and books published. They all promise to have the best secrets and latest tips on CRE investing, but which resources are worth your time? They cover trends and research that focus on commercial real estate investment, finance, development, and leasing.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Whether through machine learning tools that create quick and accurate measurements, or digital platforms that allow lenders and appraisers to interact directly, technology is helping modernize previously inefficient workflows, which enable appraisers to add efficiencies to the appraisal process. .

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

The flip side is if I instead have a platform that leverages technology (such as AI and optical character recognition software, or OCR) to essentially level the playing field. He stressed that the AI system is still in development and not in general use at this point. That’s a much better outcome and solution for the industry.”

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Listing Spark

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

These tightening margins don’t mean that real estate investment is no longer profitable—far from it. It does mean that investors should carefully consider the properties they invest in and all the tools and services they use to make business happen. Those costs will add up and eat into the profit margins for each property.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As with establishing effective communication expectations early on, developing a crisis management plan before you need it will allow you to effectively deal with unexpected problems. Embrace technology If you still rely on paper and pen, it’s time to enter the 21st century.

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