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DataDigest: Mortgage pros when the tide goes out

Housing Wire

One consequence of mortgage lenders – and LOs, for that matter – being on the ropes is the lack of investment back into their business. Interestingly, 57% of the 166 respondents said they do not plan to invest in tech, services or solutions in the third quarter. Mortgage is famously an unforgiving, low-margin business.

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How 2020 raised the stakes for the mortgage industry

Housing Wire

The message was clear: if you weren’t already invested in new digital mortgage experience, then your competition already beat you to the sale. New investment money began to flow into start-up fintech companies like Blend, Roostify and more than a dozen other new brands. Lenders immediately began to race to catch up.

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LenderPulse Q3 2023 survey: Mortgage pros look to cut marketing spend

Housing Wire

About 57% of 166 respondents in the LenderPulse survey do not plan to invest in tech, services or solutions. Other responses included cutting down excessive incentives, business trips, open houses and sponsorships. Of the 166 completed surveys, 31.9% were from the Northwest.

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The art of gift-giving in real estate: A personal touch

Housing Wire

Investing in relationships Ruhlin argues that gifts should be seen as investments in relationships rather than mere expenses. It’s not just a phone, it’s a cherished piece of technology history that I will proudly display as a reminder of the connection forged during our conversation.

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How to Get the Most ROI From Property Investment Software

Listing Spark

These tightening margins don’t mean that real estate investment is no longer profitable—far from it. It does mean that investors should carefully consider the properties they invest in and all the tools and services they use to make business happen.

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Get more real estate buyer leads in 2024

Housing Wire

If you’re into real estate marketing, it’s a go-to for everything from business cards to eye-catching online ads.

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Improving your real estate technology, from search to sold

Housing Wire

There is so much changing every day in the real estate technology landscape, and whether it’s through our HousingStack or our Real Estate D emo Days , we want to help real estate professionals stay current. On Monday, August 31, HousingWire will welcome three companies to present at our next Real Estate Technology Demo Day.