Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2024

Cianciolo will serve as head of business development, Graf as senior vice president of operations and Joerg as chief investment officer. HomePace products address a critical and sizable market need, and will be a powerful tool in our arsenal. In February, EasyKnock completed a $28 million Series D funding round.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

The continuous development of loss mitigation tools and practices in the mortgage industry will play an essential part in preventing future foreclosures, but additional safety nets — particularly for those mortgage customers who belong to historically disadvantaged populations — will play a critical role in thinning the racial wealth gap.

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2024

This market has transformed in recent years, offering travelers a range of unique experiences while providing property owners with an appealing stream of income. By 2015, the market had burgeoned to a staggering $85 billion, surpassing the combined room count of the four largest hotel chains globally. million by 2026.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This team during my tenure has done the yeoman’s work of really amplifying, collecting and gathering all the loan-level data that is in our securities to be able to disclose that data to investors, so they really understand what’s in the pools that they’re buying and what they’re investing in.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2022

As the market shifts, interest in non-QM lending from traditional lenders and brokers has increased. We recently spoke to Bao Huynh, Director of Business Development at LoanScorecard, about these changes and the challenges of originating non-QM loans. HousingWire: How is the shift from refi to purchase affecting the non-QM market?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2024

11, a decrease from last week’s 6.66%, according to Freddie Mac ‘s Primary Mortgage Market Survey released on Thursday. This is an encouraging development for the housing market and in particular first-time homebuyers who are sensitive to changes in housing affordability. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.6%

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Another example is the LIDAR that’s now available on iPhones, which adds a whole other dynamic to developing point cloud technology to gather measurements and spatial information about anything that you’re scanning. Now, we’re giving a fully transparent data package to the appraiser that they have to use to develop their opinions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology is designed to enable users to manage their entire lending workflow in one place, from the customer’s initial point of thought through investor delivery. Every lender and investor has their own unique approach to doing business and their own mix of channels they utilize.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2023

Revolution Mortgage today launched Tavant’s Decision Analysis solution, a tool for underwriters and quality control that can integrate with lender ecosystems. Tony Grothouse, CEO of Revolution Mortgage, says the technology will help the company expand and deliver quality assets into the secondary market. “We

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In the ever-competitive real estate market, creating a consistent flow of real estate buyer leads is strategy for success. Snatching up first-time homebuyers is akin to striking gold — since developing a relationship with them can mean a loyal client for life. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. The best part?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2023

Black Knight recently launched a web portal that enables clients, third-party providers and their developers to access the company’s application programming interfaces (APIs) across the mortgage life cycle. Its new tools also allow lenders to cut costs in a higher-rate environment. homeowners and industry stakeholders.”.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

A large portion of those loans, once repurchased from the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) at par, were later resold for much less in the so-called “scratch and dent market. It makes sense that the investors are asking lenders to ward off as many problems as possible [via QC efforts] before a loan is made.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2022

With eMortgages, when the most critical component of the loan file – the note – is digitized, it allows lenders to expedite the delivery of loan collateral to their investors or warehouse lenders. This creates both operational and capital efficiencies, and ultimately accelerates the secondary market execution of these loans.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2023

While the markets have already “priced in” this rate hike, which was widely expected, most investors are already wondering what it would take for the central bank to lift rates again later this year. For the housing market, that likely means a few more months with mortgage rates above 6%. Rents were up 8.3% What’s next?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2022

Minneapolis-based CarVal Investors , a global alternative investment manager and long-time player in the mortgage market, has launched a real estate mortgage investment conduit, or REMIC, that plans to work with loan originators around the country to develop and acquire innovative nonagency mortgage products.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Ginnie Mae intends to develop a new reverse mortgage-backed security product enabling the acquisition of loans from an HMBS pool above the existing 98% maximum claim amount (MCA) requirement, according to a new announcement. HECM warrants special attention because of demographic trends, and the financial circumstances of older Americans.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

510 PadSplit 1,152% 2017 Creator of a co-living market platform enabling workers to live in the communities they serve. 533 ReBuilt 1,096% 2015 Vertically integrated marketplace helping homeowners sell their unwanted property and real estate investors find great off-market deals. Other established names to make the Inc.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Lenders in a purchase money market, like the one we’re in now, are running a long-distance race. Preparing for the next mortgage market What should lenders be doing now to be ready for the return of the refinance business? Each lender is different and so their use of these tools will differ.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2021

Aditya Udas: From Iron Mountain’s perspective, mortgage custody directly impacts liquidity in the housing market. Custodians are responsible for storing mortgage collateral documents on behalf of the investor for the life of the loan – 30 years, plus ~4 years after the mortgage is paid in full.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From upgrading your real estate website with eye-catching and functional marketing tools, to harnessing AI and a few other unconventional tactics, this guide explains the best lead generation ideas for real estate agents. Ahead, we’ll go over some traditional and more innovative marketing tactics.

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2022

Founded in 2000, Irvine, California-based Inco-Check leverages its proprietary web-based platform to support GSE, regulatory agency, and investor requirements. With NGC’s acquisition of Inco-Check, the company aims to enhance loan quality and prevent fraud in a competitive mortgage and consumer lending market, Inco-Check said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2024

“Thanks to our strategic emphasis on technology, including years of investment in AI and the cloud, Mr. Cooper is well positioned to provide our customers with world-class service, operate as a trusted counterparty for our industry stakeholders, and grow and sustain investor returns.”

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2021

“We have begun the work to make this security product available, because an extended term up to 40 years can be a powerful tool in reducing monthly payment obligations with the goal of home retention,” Drayne said.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

What we’re trying to do at ICE is break down the various transactions where a borrower and a lender might interface and figure out how we can deliver a set of technology tools and solutions so that the borrower can get their loan — for purchase or refinance — as fast as possible with the least amount of cost.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

I can also provide expert advice about renovations and the potential return on investment — where to get the biggest bang for your buck — or simply answer any questions you have about the market. You’ll want to include the list price, sale price, and days on market. Call or text me with any real estate questions!

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday unveiled a series of new policies that are designed to boost housing supply and affordability across the country, according to HUD and White House officials. HUD is using every single tool we have to ensure the families we serve can access affordable homes.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

And, if you have a real estate investor in your life, the gift-finding pursuit can be quite a challenge. Investors are often adventurous, organized, go-getters, and have an entrepreneurial spirit. Give the mundane gift basket to your favorite corner shop, and instead, find gifts best-suited for property investors. Holding a 4.4

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Federal Open Markets Committee paused its interest-rate hikes on Wednesday for the second time this year. Other labor market indicators, such as job openings and the unemployment rate , also point to a cooling economy, Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com noted. research and consulting at TransUnion , said.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

In preparation for that influx, asset managers, servicers and investors need to ensure they have the tools and technology to successfully navigate this unpredictable time. Clients can utilize real-time and customizable reporting, as well as direct data warehouse access,” said Rebecca Smith, VP, Sales and Business Development.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Online real estate marketing platform Hubzu has launched a new mobile app, available for residential real estate buyers. The app offers potential buyers tools to find, research and bid on homes via a competitive auction format. and Denver markets. Since 2009, it has facilitated the more than 4.5

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

due to the slowdown in the housing market, according to the firm. Established in 2001, the Nevada-headquartered company delivers solutions to modernize the appraisal process, which may take days to weeks to complete, or even longer during booming markets. The company did not appear to file notifications in the other two states.).

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NOVEMBER 4, 2021

And, if you have a real estate investor in your life, the gift-finding pursuit can be quite a challenge. Luckily, your serendipitous muses at The Robert Weiler Company are here to offer some awesome, functional, and fun gift ideas for your favorite real estate investor – whether they’re into homes, buildings, or anything in between!

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2022

Bush, a Republican President, signing into law the HERA legislation , developed under a Democratic-controlled Congress. The immediate impact was to stabilize financial markets in turmoil. The three Duty to Serve market areas are manufactured housing, affordable housing preservation and rural housing.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The non-QM mortgage market, which encompasses most home loans not backed by a government-sponsored guarantee, is expected to reach the $25 billion mark this year in private-label securitization volume. . Automation just increases efficiencies,” Hutchens added. Automation just increases efficiencies,” Hutchens added.

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2023

The webinar featured a panel of nationally known affordable housing experts, hosted by affordable housing developer National CORE , with the Sarasota Housing Authority , the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) and the Housing Partnership Network (HPN) as panelists. So, we need to be wise. We need to prioritize local solutions.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2022

Described as a “virtual lab,” RAP is being utilized by forward-thinking mortgage, real estate and capital markets professionals for the most advanced capabilities. But in order for clients to glean actionable intelligence from that data about customers, prospects, opportunities and risk, an innovative tool would have to be built first.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2023

The Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) has decided to pause its rate hikes in June after data that pointed to cooling inflation and the need to assess how much banks have slowed down their lending due to the recent tumult in the sector. Real wages also continue to fall, suggesting that the Fed has cooled, if not broken, the labor market.

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