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Has your banking partner come of age?

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently spoke with David Bernard, senior managing director of Specialized Mortgage Services at Western Alliance Bank , Member FDIC, about warehouse lending and how the warehouse sector and mortgage finance have progressed and continue to evolve. DB: Warehouse lending has evolved beyond traditional boundaries.

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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

It doesn’t lend itself to a 24-hour cycle. One would be hard-pressed to find many title agencies that aren’t using some level of technology in that regard. The good news is that this trend towards a general adoption of technology seems to be accelerating. Dealing with the HOA—a nightmare for all parties involved.

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

It doesn’t lend itself to a 24-hour cycle. One would be hard-pressed to find many title agencies that aren’t using some level of technology in that regard. The good news is that this trend towards a general adoption of technology seems to be accelerating. Take the wide-ranging requirement for addressing clouds on the title.

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Property rental data now in ClearProp

Clear Capital

We’re excited to announce that property rental data is now available in ClearProp , the lending-grade, industry-leading valuation tool. Here’s what ClearProp includes: ClearAVM — The top-tier, independently tested , lending-grade automated valuation model. helping you become a local expert on any market in seconds. properties.

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Appraisal modernization: What is going on with the forms?

Housing Wire

In many of those reviewed, there is a strong desire to keep appraisals and appraisers as key components of the mortgage lending process. Because Freddie and Fannie are such a large share of the market, their appraisal guidelines—forms and methods—become the de facto industry standards for residential mortgage lending.

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Now is the Time to Refinance

On Q Financial

On Q Financial used this opportunity to invest in technology and processes that make refinancing easier and simpler for homeowners. Loan scenario does not include additional costs/fees associated with monthly mortgage expenses such as HOA fee. This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. Programs are subject to change.

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CAN HOUSING SHORTAGE CATCH UP TO EASTSIDE DEMAND?

Will Springer Realtor

A growing diversified base of technology companies continue to proclaim the Eastside market as one of the best living and job opportunities in the country,” noted local commercial property firm Broderick Group in a report issued last month. That was within the 28% ceiling considered affordable by common lending standards. million sq.