Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Mortgage technology firm Xactus named Michael Crockett as its chief operating officer. Previously, he was EVP of product development at Credit Plus before Xactus acquired the company in September 2021. He previously served as the company’s chief data officer.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

While brokers frequently prioritize sophisticated recruitment tactics and having the best technology stack, it’s vital to revisit the fundamental elements of human interaction and organizational retention underpinning a successful brokerage. For a newer agent, discussions may focus more on training and basic sales techniques.

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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. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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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

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.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2022

Intuitive technologies developed and built by experts in both mortgages and technology can drive efficiency, reliability and profitability when paired with exceptional customer service. Lauren Miller, Vice President, Marketing.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2023

Showcase Technology : If your brokerage uses advanced tools and technologies that can simplify their workflow, highlight them without overwhelming them. From paperwork to training, every step should be organized and efficient. Optimization Tips: Continuous training: Offer regular training sessions and development programs.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2024

Austin-based real estate technology firm OJO is acquiring The LEAD Syndicate , a leverage platform for real estate professionals, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Miller, who has more than a decade of experience in the real estate industry working as a trainer and systems developer, said she is “thrilled” to join the team at OJO. “I

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Nearly 50 interviews from staff members in the federal government, financial technology companies, mortgage lenders and consumer advocates found that the ability of AI to improve racial equity can be undermined by the data used to train the algorithm, not just by the algorithm itself.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 21, 2023

After spending over a year as a REALTOR with Lamacchia Realty, Chris Rochon has made the exciting jump to the Business Development team. John Millen Director of Business Development Early on with his time at Lamacchia Realty, Chris was drawn to working with the Business Development team. Welcome Chris!”

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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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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In today’s RealTrending Pritesh Damani , CTO for The Real Brokerage , shares how his team developed Leo, an AI assistant for teams and brokers. With the subsequent emergence of generative AI technologies and access to their proprietary data, the brokerage saw an opportunity to elevate their services.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

By writing and maintaining all of the code along with investing heavily in putting together a world class modern IT infrastructure that efficiently leverages a mix of modern technologies like the public cloud and API based software architectures, UWM has been able to turn on a dime and stay well ahead of shifts in the market utilizing technology.

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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

This was a crisis for many large Independent mortgage banks that had created fine-tuned systems for refinancing loans and had virtually no trained sales force to prospect for new purchase money business. 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

MARCH 28, 2024

Invest in continuing education: Get up to date on the latest trends, regulations, and technologies in the real estate industry by investing in ongoing education and training. 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

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Charfi is the former senior director of sales and strategic growth at Compass and he has a background in business development for both real estate and technology companies including LinkedIn and Oracle. Meanwhile, Kevin is equally talented when it comes to our pl@tform technology , coaching, training, and recruiting.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

DS: The growth of the channel has been significant, especially in terms of technology. UWM is focused and committed to building custom technology specifically for independent mortgage brokers. We have a team that focuses solely on wholesale development to help originators transition into the wholesale channel.

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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

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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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 15, 2024

Using the form structure, GSEs have been ingesting these eclectic abbreviations to develop a large database of residential valuation. Lenders, Lender Technology Providers, Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs), Appraisal Software Providers, and Appraisers will need to devote time and resources to this evolution.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

In 2022, they were the recipients of an MLK grant which will be used to fund their youth development initiative. The MLK grant we received last year is helping to enhance our youth development initiatives in the Houston area. We regularly see students become the first in their families to head to college as a result of our work.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2021

Computershare Loan Services , a global mortgage services provider, delivers complete end-to-end fulfillment services that help lenders manage overhead with highly trained processors, underwriters and closers. The right partnership starts with technology that is designed to play well with others. “Our The housing market is cyclical.

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McKissock

JUNE 6, 2022

In a recent survey, Excel was among the top four software tools on which appraisers said they’d like additional training. Here are six Microsoft Excel training resources for real estate appraisers—exclusively available to McKissock Unlimited Learning Members. Already a member? View the schedule. Job aid: Excel PivotTables Guide.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Lamacchia Realty’s Business Development Team continues to grow with the latest addition of well-known Worcester area REALTOR® Jason Pincomb. Jason will now be working on the Business Development Team as a Business Development Consultant. Jason is going to be a wonderful addition to the Business Development Team.

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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. So when I say this is disruptive, this is why.

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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. It depends on the level of technology maturity of each lender’s middle office.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2022

The company’s job cuts include human resources, technology, talent acquisition, and executive assistant positions. Interfirst boasted of its ability to train people with no background in mortgage through a rigorous training course. The workforce reduction is also focused on mortgage loan production.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2023

What it means is there is a higher percentage of potential fraud per file,” Elizabeth Berg, the vice president for education and training at FNF Family of Companies , told attendees of the American Land Title Association’s ALTA One conference on Thursday. Fewer homebuying transactions means less fraud , right? “No! It is brute force.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 1, 2021

Krystal Holt has officially moved into the role of Business Development Consultant for Lamacchia Realty. Her determination, kindness, and energy make her an excellent fit for the Business Development Consultant role so she can help more agents discover the exciting services Lamacchia Realty has to offer. Business Development Manager.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

HousingWire spoke to Ted Manley, partner at Manley Deas Kochalski, about the ways in which technology has enabled the firm to continue supporting its clients while its employees work from home. We focused on enhancing our existing technological infrastructure, ensuring our workforce remained as effective and secure as it is when onsite.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

I’ve always been mechanically inclined and developed a love for cars at an early age, based on the four drag race cars my father owned. Since the 1930s, appraisers have largely been trained the same way — the supervisor/trainee mentorship model. HousingWire: If you had chosen a different career path, what would it be?

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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

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. Duane Andrews, CEO, Clear Capital. Kenon Chen, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 13, 2022

We are proud to share that long time employee, Nicole Leblanc, has been promoted to the role of Business Development Manager. Nicole has worked in the Business Development Department since early 2019, prior to that Nicole was a REALTOR with the company. Vice President of Business Development. “I Director of Business Development.

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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. The history of AI and where it is going The Turing Test was developed by Alan Turing in 1950. However, it was deemed as too challenging technologically so it languished. What is next?

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