Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The pandemic has brought to the surface the glaring inefficiencies – limited trained staff, multiple claims systems, inefficient manual processes – and (unnecessary) financial costs that have plagued the claims servicing process for decades. Servicers are taking a harder look at technology to reinvent the way they process claims.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It’s scary out there,” a technology leader at a top lender said anonymously, adding that there were recent cyberattack attempts at his company. Training their workforce is also crucial, they said. Valverde said the problem affects homeowners, investors and insurance companies, and Ginnie Mae is “a bridge for all those counterparties.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As a refresher, “redlining” means that no matter the features or amenities that a home provides, if the home is in a neighborhood with Black residents (homeowners or renters), traditional (and more affordable) lending and insurance would be denied — although a few sub-prime options tend to circle these communities like sharks.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As existing-home sales continue to slide and mortgage rates rise ever higher, all but eliminating any hope for refinance transactions, the title insurance industry is doubling down on technology. At the same time, firms overlook the cultural impact the technologies could have, causing us to underestimate their impact on society.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Payload, a fintech company focusing on automated payments with API architecture, on Tuesday announced a partnership with technology services provider Premier Data Services , to launch an integration with SoftPro, an escrow and closing software. To boot, check fraud is also on the rise.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2023

The title insurance industry is on the front lines in a never-ending war with the fraudsters. When I first got into the business we were still doing closing statements with that running tabulators and calculators and throughout the years technology has improved so many things but with that technology come threats.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2023

However, it still appears that lenders are focusing their technology investments on the point of sale. A 2020 ICE Mortgage Technology survey confirmed this, reporting that 58% of borrowers were affected in their decision making by the presence (or lack thereof) of an online application. This comes as no surprise.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2023

After all, title insurance is only issued after the public records are thoroughly scrutinized. That means actions like slowing planned investments in technology, layoffs and the elimination of third-party provider or service contracts that aren’t deemed mission critical. And not all rebounds are even, either.

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The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 23, 2024

The doctor doesn’t greet you at the door or go over your insurance with you. The natural reaction when you find this person is to start training them on everything, because if they’re reliable we can give them more to do, right? Find out what they really want to do, and train them accordingly. Yes and no.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2023

” Better is partnering with other businesses to offer services such as homeowner’s insurance and to provide access to a network of real estate agents, rather than offering these products and services directly to borrowers. That technology platform has helped us maintain best-in-class compliance and regulatory audits.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2022

Do loan officers need more technology than they currently have? Will new technology change anything? They do not need more technology. The tech we have that isn’t used isn’t about training or talent but the parts that are optional are not used. So, my question was, does the LO need more technology than they have now?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2024

In addition to accepting what industry professionals feel is inevitable, cybersecurity experts stress the importance of protecting passwords and training employees on basic security principles. In addition to backups, cybersecurity experts also stressed the importance of having a cyber insurance policy. “A

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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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Housing Wire

MAY 23, 2022

Technology equals efficiency. A lot of lenders haven’t spent much money on technology for home equity processes. They’re still using legacy in-house technology for their loan origination system and their processes simply aren’t efficient. They include automated title, digital signing solutions and eClosing offerings.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

When we started, the idea was to obtain exterior photos as fast as possible, at a time when Uber, Lyft and marketing technology was advancing, and anyone with a smartphone could get exterior photos,” said Tomaszewski, who worked to turn his idea into ProxyPics. The State of Appraisals in 2022. Presented by: Reggora.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2022

While the pandemic thrust RON into the mainstream of the industry, many are still wondering how the technology can benefit them and the closing process going forward. The process includes a notary and a document signer using secure audiovisual and digital signing technology to finalize any financial document.

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Housing Wire

MAY 18, 2022

CM : Firstly, reverse mortgages, whether government-insured or proprietary, are non-recourse loans. Furthermore, we provide our partners with user-friendly technology to streamline their work and expedite loans and do-it-yourself marketing collateral that they use to market to prospective borrowers effectively. Not tax advice.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The title insurance industry is built on service. When we look to other industries, benefits like flexible work-from-home options, adequate paid time off, flexible benefits and the option for additional education and career training are all becoming more prominent in employee compensation packages. We will soon find out.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

There is still evidence that higher LTV loans with Private Mortgage Insurance are attractive to buyers who don’t have much money saved up for a down payment. A well-trained servicing staff, equipped with the right software, can service 700 or more loans per employee. Low down payment programs are also rising in popularity.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

I have been following efforts to address that scarcity, including through technology and through recruitment and training efforts (particularly in connection with diverse appraisers). The lack of available appraisers, particularly in certain locations and in connection with certain loan programs is a persistent obstacle.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Another issue is that many lenders are waiting until volumes go down to implement new technology because they feel they don’t have the time to add a new solution and train their people on how to use it. HW: How is DataVerify using technology to deliver tailored and unique solutions?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2021

rms now get as much, or more, of their earnings from mortgage, title insurance and other core settlement services,” Steve Murray, senior advisor to RealTrends, said. “As With that, comes a whole new level of skill, implementation and training. Another factor is that leading market-share brokerage ?rms Segmentation in the industry.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Luckily, the technology and infrastructure we had in place at ServiceLink kept our client service uninterrupted. We’ve invested hundreds of millions of dollars in leading-edge title technology – and our teams of top data scientists, inventors and engineers ensure our processes are as automated as possible.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Kim has been with Lamacchia Realty since 2012 and has held a variety of roles, from Administrative Assistant, Office Manager and Staff Training Manager. In this new role, Kim will now take on more business responsibilities within Lamacchia Companies, including business insurances, bonds, and licenses. training ,? technology ,?and?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Does the providers technology align with the lender’s process? The title insurance industry, regulated at the state level, is a grand example. Not sure if a provider that otherwise meets the requirements can help with specialized monitoring, training or other non-core services?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Alipour gushed about Redfin’s training program, and she accessed maternity leave benefits other agents lack. And so, because of that, we had to make our agents independent contractors and terminate their pension plan and health insurance.”. They provided me training, and marketing, and covered mileage.”. Trust the process.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Without much training, I have started marketing our newly launched floor plan app specifically on social media. By introducing Digital GLA, CubiCasa aimed to leverage advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence and computer vision, to streamline the measurement process. Why did CubiCasa launch Digital GLA?

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GoForrmz

JUNE 3, 2022

Join the ‘Work to Zero’ movement with safety-enhancing technologies in your workplace Often reserved for thoughts of the Industrial Revolution, the idea that death in the workplace is still a threat today seems unimaginable. ” — The Center for Construction Research and Training (2019). In the U.S.,

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 15, 2019

Access our appraisal training courses here. They’re insured. How often do the appraisers/property inspectors get trained and re-trained on certain topics (especially ones related to customer service)? The second is to remember that these improvements in appraisal technology are a good thing.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 15, 2019

Access our appraisal training courses here. They’re insured. How often do the appraisers/property inspectors get trained and re-trained on certain topics (especially ones related to customer service)? The second is to remember that these improvements in appraisal technology are a good thing.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 20, 2022

training ,? technology ,?and? Obtaining Home Insurance in Florida. FLORIDA HOME INSURANCE Buying a home is a big step, to say the least. Lamacchia Realty fuels its rapid and continuous growth by its formula of offerings to its agents in addition to its unique selling tools for consumers, like the? lead products ,?

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The Robert Weiler Company

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Do your research and find out if there are easy access to trains, buses, and airports, as well as major roads and freeways. Being in a flood-prone area can seriously affect your insurance premiums and property value; it could also cause a great deal of aggravation and stress if you experience the wrath of Mother Nature.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2023

Real estate technology company Doma Holdings, Inc. Doma, which uses machine intelligence and proprietary technology solutions, partners with service providers through the AgentMarketplace program. Doma Academy also provides resources like webinars and training to prevent wire fraud. Title and closing firms use paymints.io

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2024

Meanwhile, homeowners insurance is increasingly becoming a bigger issue for consumers and servicers. In California, Texas and Louisiana, as well as portions of other states that are at risk for natural disasters , just getting homeowners insurance is getting more difficult as large insurers stop writing coverage.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Visit Aceable Agent Overview With AceableAgent’s ADRE-approved courses, you can depend on the school’s technology to successfully meet your 90-hour pre-licensing coursework requirement. Visit OnlineEd Overview OnlineEd is a licensed real estate school and insurance school that has been offering online courses since 1998.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The title insurance industry generated $6.8 billion in title insurance premiums in Q3, marking the industry’s best quarter ever. HousingWire: What aspects of the title process can most benefit from technology? Nominations for HousingWire’s Tech100 award are now open through Friday, December 17, 2021.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

In this new role, Lauren will be transferring her oversight of commercial lines of insurance for all of the companies over to the Director of Human Resources, Kim Beaulieu. training ,? technology ,?and? Her knowledge of the business, incredible work ethic and take-charge attitude make her a perfect fit for this position.".

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