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Opinion: There is a crucial need for real estate cybersecurity

Housing Wire

Technology is at the core of everyday real estate operations. Understanding the cybersecurity landscape While technological advancements have streamlined processes, they’ve also introduced new risks. Whether it’s CRM software , document management systems, or communication platforms, prioritizing data security is paramount.

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Free Webinar: Components of AMC Training by Josh Walitt

Appraisal Buzz

Certain states require AMC staff to receive training to ensure they understand valuation independence regulations as well as other statutory requirements. Our free webinar, “ Components of AMC Training ” will be held on June 10th at 2 pm with Josh Walitt as the host. Buzz : Why do AMCs need the training?

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How data and technology can combat appraisal bias

Housing Wire

It’s a problem, it’s real, it’s documentable,” said Shannon Johnson, Touchless Lending product manager at Tavant. To break into appraising, you need to essentially apprentice with an existing appraiser, and for them to spend that much time training you often requires them to already have a close relationship with you.

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The Closing Exchange provides a wide variety of signing solutions for lenders looking to deliver eClosings

Housing Wire

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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Loan buybacks haven’t disappeared, but they are trending down

Housing Wire

Non-QM vigilance Pamela Hamrick, president of Incenter Diligence Solutions , which provides due-diligence reviews and document management services for the mortgage industry, said that prefunding reviews are also gaining more traction in the nonqualified mortgage ( non-QM ) space. Non-QM loans are those that cannot be purchased by the GSEs.

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What will servicing look like in 2022?

Housing Wire

Joe Davila: Communication, borrower education and training of consumer-facing staff are all critical elements to ensure your servicing operation is properly prepared to help borrowers as they exit forbearance plans. HousingWire: More than one million borrowers are exiting forbearance plans.

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Real estate brokers focus on value amid commission lawsuit unease

Housing Wire

When asked how they were preparing for a worst-case scenario, such as a potential 30% loss of buy-side commissions , per a report done by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods , and an uncoupling of cooperation and compensation, brokers in the study say they are focusing on boosting their value proposition, listings and training.