Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

” From the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA): “While MBA supports the ongoing development of such tools, MBA also acknowledges the need for appraisers and lenders to provide some level of oversight and due diligence to preserve the overall quality of the data referenced in future valuations.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The allure of the name recognition of large national brands is causing many independent brokerages to affiliate as mortgage rates rise and housing inventory remains low. Foxfire cited RE/MAX’s technology offerings as a major draw to the brand. “We The firm has four offices — two in Ocala, one in Summerfield and one in Lady Lake.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2023

As lenders strive to maximize the return on investment of today’s technology and gear up for major projects in the latter half of 2023, the presence of a team that can scale according to their needs and ensure efficient service delivery is crucial, according to the company. He also holds certification in QA testing. “We

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Looking for a quick and easy way to stay up-to-date on mortgage lending news, trends and technology? Podcasts are a great resource for mortgage professionals to continue learning, with shows covering industry updates, business advice and the experiences of other pros in the mortgage industry. Mortgage Marketing Radio.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Jason Bressler , CTO at United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) to talk about how the lender is developing a smart, innovative IT team by giving them a safety net to fail. Sarah Wheeler: UWM develops all their software in-house. What are some of the advantages of that?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Policymakers and the mortgage industry must reckon with historical and present-day barriers that lock would-be homebuyers of color out of the market altogether,” according to the report published on Monday. In terms of adopters, government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), large mortgage lenders and fintech firms have used AI.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2024

The loan repurchase trend that began to sting many mortgage originators in 2022 appears to finally be winding down, according to a recent report by Sterling Point Advisors and Augment Analytics. A&D Mortgage is one example of an originator that is committed to prefunding quality control reviews.

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Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2023

As our financial system evolves, it is critical that we adapt our application of the Fair Housing Act and ECOA to deal with technological change and other developments,” Barr said in his speech. However, there is also the potential for these technologies to exacerbate existing issues related to lending equality, Barr explained.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Interfirst Mortgage , the retail mortgage business he founded in 2001, had grown to $14.5 The lender originated $10 billion in mortgages in 2013, $5 billion in 2014, $3 billion in 2015 and just $2 billion in 2016 before shutting down altogether in 2017. In 2012, Dmitry Godin was seemingly on top of the world.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2021

Rocket Companies , parent of Rocket Mortgage , has its eyes on the solar energy industry, announcing this week that it will enter the green energy game by 2022. Rocket Companies’ CEO Jay Farner said in a statement that the company has the “technology and expertise to provide the best experience possible for homeowners who want to go green.”.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2021

As Chief Strategy Officer at Mortgage Capital Trading , Leslie Winick has harnessed her industry experience to help lead new technology innovations and industry-leading support that allowed MCT to continue to meet client needs despite the volatility of the past year. What is your company doing to develop the next generation of leaders?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Chicago-based Interfirst Mortgage Co. To run the hub, the company hired Casey Nunn, a former Rocket Mortgage and Homepoint executive, as the vice president of wholesale lending. In returning from its three-year hiatus, Interfirst said it had reinvented itself as a tech-forward mortgage lender.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2020

HousingWire recently spoke with Brian Simon, president of Trelix Mortgage Fulfillment Services, about how Trelix helps its clients work more efficiently while still maintaining compliance and performing due diligence. HousingWire: What sets Trelix apart from other mortgage fulfillment services?

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2021

Rocket Mortgage originated more than $100 billion in mortgages for yet another quarter, but profit margins are trending down. And the country’s largest mortgage lender expects a good-sized slowdown in the second quarter of 2021. The post Rocket Mortgage prepares for a slowdown appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

The wholesale channel will continue to grow as more retail originators and borrowers learn the benefits of working with a mortgage broker. United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is solely focused on growing the wholesale channel and helping independent brokers thrive. “At

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Most tech CEOs emphasize how their technology empowers, not replaces, humans. But Pavan Agarwal, CEO of Sun West Mortgage Company and the creator of the Angel Ai technology, has a different perspective, which he shares in this interview with HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler. But high value?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2020

In the seven years that Gesell has been at Gateway First Bank, he has been a part of the executive management team responsible for the growth of Gateway, playing a key role in the in the formation of the bank in 2019, which was born out of the merger of a 100-year-old community bank with Gateway Mortgage Group.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2022

Seeking business growth in the current rising rate environment, originators are contemplating the benefits of adding reverse mortgages to their product mix. With mortgage interest rates steadily on the rise and refinance volume dropping, originators should immediately consider tapping into products that are less interest rate sensitive.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 15, 2024

UAD originated in 2010 and since then we appraisers are accustomed to using codes like “C4,” “N;Res,” and “1200sf0sfin” in our mortgage appraisal reports to communicate the results of our analysis. It all starts with the standard appraisal forms used in the mortgage process. But we are still stuck with the “form” functionality.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2022

Six months ago Interfirst Mortgage Co. The company’s job cuts include human resources, technology, talent acquisition, and executive assistant positions. The workforce reduction is also focused on mortgage loan production. The company is also laying off four people with the title of vice-president.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2022

Its signing solutions are delivered by TCX’s proprietary and integrated CXChoice platform, along with more than 80,000 vetted and trained notaries across the country with specialties in areas such as RON, HELOCs, loan modification, high net worth and reverse mortgage.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 13, 2022

Technology will continue to infiltrate the industry – learn about how ProxyPics technology and tools will put you at the forefront of real estate transactions as the GSEs continue to evolve valuation options in the digital age. My first hybrid appraisal was developed 13 years ago. Buzz: Why should appraisers attend this webinar?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

The past year and a half, with its rising mortgage rates , low inventory, and economic uncertainty, has been a challenge for real estate pros, not to mention the buyers and sellers they serve. Attend training workshops, webinars, and conferences to acquire new skills and knowledge that can help you stay ahead of the competition.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2020

Lenders need to be able to grow their business in a way that is not linear and is not tied to the market cycles – leveraging automation technology can help. The company’s solutions involve applications of a few different types of automation technology. State of Mortgage Automation. Indecomm’s Automation Continuum.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2020

In today’s low-rate environment, wholesale mortgage lending continues to grow, making up more than 20% market share. Three independent wholesale brokers discuss how they found success in the wholesale channel during a HousingWire webinar on Thursday titled: ”Taking the Mortgage Boom to the Next Level.”.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2022

In its Wednesday letter to the DOJ, CHLA claimed the small and midsize independent mortgage banks it represents would be “particularly vulnerable” to market concentration — such as the large conglomerate resulting from an ICE/ Black Knight merger — in mortgage services. The companies announced the $13.1 billion mega-deal in May.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2021

Last year’s record-low mortgage rates dipped as low as 2.65% on 30-year fixed-rate loans and ignited an origination boom that had lenders scrambling to manage the high demand. Outsourcing the mortgage origination cycle can streamline lenders’ processes without sacrificing the borrowers’ experience.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 6, 2022

It’s a tough time for mortgage lenders. A rapid rise in mortgage rates and a big drop in origination volume has led to thousands of industry job losses over the last six months. Nonbank lenders such as Pennymac , Mr. Cooper , loanDepot , Guaranteed Rate , Fairway Independent Mortgage , Interfirst Mortgage Co.,

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2022

To support lenders and appraisers in meeting these new desktop appraisal guidelines, Clear Capital has developed two new desktop appraisal solutions, Desktop Appraisal and Desktop Data Collection, which launched April 5. lenders and nearly every mortgage investor. lenders and nearly every mortgage investor.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

His list of accomplishments includes being the principal drafter of the mortgage forbearance program enacted through the CARES Act, which reshaped the mortgage industry and enabled more than 4 million homeowners to hit the pause button on their mortgage. Senate Finance Committee.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2022

Lenders and mortgage tech companies have been cutting costs in the down market , but some firms have hired new executives who they hope will provide better strategies to navigate the shrinking loan origination market. Chris Erickson, vice president of product and strategy at Motto Mortgage and wemlo.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

My frustration centered on the mundane tasks such as setting up files, data entry and getting the data into the analytical tools used to develop and support adjustments. My solution was to hire and train a few folks that could help me develop and support my workflow and processes.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2023

According to Garg, the company has developed a one-day mortgage product that provides a commitment letter within 24 hours. Better wants to sell this platform to other companies, becoming a “mortgage-as-a-service” company or a white-label provider of mortgage tech, Garg said.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2023

As the industry has gotten better at combatting wire fraud and even the more recent seller impersonation fraud , criminals looking for larger paydays have turned to mortgage payoffs. The title insurance industry is on the front lines in a never-ending war with the fraudsters. This is my 40 th year in the title industry,” Bullion-Mincy said.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 2, 2022

The question was on the minds of many at the Waldorf Astoria in Dana Point, California on Thursday – will non-qualified mortgage products become more commoditized as the rising rate environment wallops agency lending? of the overall mortgage market. Underwriters are trained as desktop underwriters (DUs). Scaling is hard.”.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Mortgage Champions founder and CEO Dave Vermillion will be speaking on a panel covering operational strategies in the current market at HousingWire’s Spring Summit on March 4. He is the author of Navigating the Mortgage Maze , a guide teaching the simple truths to securing the best possible mortgage, every time.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Working as a commercial real estate developer can be a lucrative career path for savvy entrepreneurs. Setting Yourself Up for Success in Real Estate Development. Some states may even require the completion of a specific training program before you can apply for licensure. Image by Unsplash. Obtain the right qualifications.

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