Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) announced a partnership with artificial intelligence (AI)-based video marketing platform Roomvu to provide mortgage brokers with marketing tools. Roomvu claims that more than 100,000 real estate agents are preparing their local social media content on the platform.

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Inman

MARCH 28, 2024

As Better reports $543 million 2023 loss, CEO Vishal Garg says the company has made fundamental changes to its business model that will help it pivot to providing purchase loans to homebuyers.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

SimpleNexus , a homeownership platform developer for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has acquired Georgia-based software firm LBA Ware. The post SimpleNexus Adds Business Intelligence Tools with LBA Ware Acquisition appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 15, 2021

SimpleNexus , which offers a collaboration and file sharing platform for LOs, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents that aids in borrower engagement, loan origination and closing, is acquiring LBA Ware , developer of the CompenSafe LO compensation platform. Terms of the deal were not divulged.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

The wholesale channel will continue to grow as more retail originators and borrowers learn the benefits of working with a mortgage broker. United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is solely focused on growing the wholesale channel and helping independent brokers thrive. “At Blink+ is a white-label, borrower-facing digital application tool.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke with Desmond Smith , chief growth officer at United Wholesale Mortgage , about the role that wholesale lending plays in the mortgage ecosystem and common myths and misconceptions about becoming an independent mortgage broker. Desmond Smith: There are two ways to get a mortgage — wholesale or retail.

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Inman

JANUARY 24, 2023

Zillow and UWM executives are optimistic mortgage rates will come back down but advised real estate agents at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday to get familiar with affordability tools like interest-rate buydowns.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

New York-based multichannel lender US Mortgage Corporation previously announced that it was renewing its efforts in the reverse mortgage industry, having hired industry veteran Ken Krajewski to serve as managing director and head of reverse mortgage lending. Proprietary product offerings are on the table as well.

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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. In addition, they can hire a dedicated team who will help identify potential real-estate agent partnerships and schedule one-on-one introductory meetings.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

When will the mortgage industry know it has reached the tipping point where innovation is no longer a competitive advantage but an existential need? Right now, there’s both a compelling need and the technological capacity to do mortgage lending differently. housing and economic policy in ways that aren’t always beneficial.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2023

United Wholesale Mortgage , the country’s top mortgage lender, announced an enhancement to its PA+ service on Saturday, allowing brokers and their processors to choose which part of the loan process they would like a lender’s loan coordinator to handle. 4-7 in Las Vegas. .” 4-7 in Las Vegas.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Tomo Networks , a Connecticut-based digital mortgage startup, just picked up $40 million in a seed round as it mobilizes to build a compelling product in an increasingly crowded market. . The pandemic has dramatically increased the adoption of digital mortgage tools. Find out what those are here. Presented by: Snapdocs.

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Housing Wire

MAY 16, 2024

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has launched a new service to handle all the title work for its brokers on refinancings. As a result, brokers no longer need to deal with a title company or settlement agent to close a refi. The top U.S. ChatUWM is based on the company’s knowledge base, “The Search.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

However, some lead generation tools do some of the pre-vetting for you, and using an effective CRM that helps you organize, nurture and manage your communication with new real estate leads can help you set realistic targets and be successful with this approach. Use this tool: FloDesk Looking for a way to make your brand pop?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke to Alex Elezaj, chief strategy officer at UWM , about the work independent mortgage brokers can do right now to prepare for when rates drop and how to go above and beyond for clients. HousingWire: Why should independent mortgage brokers embrace today’s market? AE: The reality is, nobody wants a mortgage.

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Inman

MARCH 18, 2024

If homebuyers are no longer willing to pay full commissions, what happens to lender programs that incentivize consumers to work with partner real estate agents?

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Housing Wire

JULY 27, 2023

. “I’ve seen first-hand the incredible value Taylor provides, serving as a conduit between understanding the needs of real estate professionals and consumers, with how to build innovative technology to ensure a successful relationship.” ” OJO is a real estate technology company focused on improving homeownership. .

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

For the next two months, United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) will credit borrowers up to $600 for their appraisal costs, the lender said in a statement Wednesday. According to the Pontiac, Michigan-based lender, the credit will be available on all primary purchases, including jumbo mortgages. The offer will run from now until March 31.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Unfortunately, too many misconceptions persist among real estate and even mortgage industry professionals about the VA home loan, and those misconceptions have big (and negative) impacts. VA mortgage loans generally provide veterans and active-duty service members with more favorable terms than other loans on the market.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 25, 2022

Title insurance underwriter First American has launched a new digital platform for title agents, according to an announcement on Thursday. The firm’s net income also had a significant decrease falling to $109 million from $302 million a year ago, as title order volumes decreased due to rising mortgage rates.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2023

on Monday announced that Frontwave Credit Union will now implement Empower, Black Knight’s cloud-based loan origination system, and its integrated solutions, for the expansion of its mortgage lending operations. Black Knight, Inc. The LOS accounts for about 10-15% market share.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 17, 2024

What Tools Do You Use to Support Your Appraisal Adjustments? By McKissock As part of our monthly survey series, we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What tool(s) do you use to support your appraisal adjustments?” Respondents were allowed to make multiple selections and write in their own answers as well.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Powered with AgentConnect, we empower loan officers to engage more effectively with real estate agents and borrowers, resulting in higher lead conversion rates, lower origination costs, and more closed loans. Get More Info

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2024

They own the home with their name on the title, as with any mortgage, traditional or reverse. They own the home with their name on the title, as with any mortgage, traditional or reverse. The HECM for Purchase is not a refinancing tool; it is not akin to a Home Equity Line of Credit ( HELOC ).

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2024

Homebuyers are getting some relief in 2024 as mortgage rates recede from their 20-year high point of last October. mortgage rate, the prospective buyer with a $3,000 budget can afford a $453,000 home. mortgage rate could have afforded a $416,000 home. Mortgage rates stabilized last week, averaging 6.69% as of Jan.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Better, faster, cheaper has long been the promise of technology in the mortgage industry. Some may argue whether today’s technology is that much better than the tools we used in the past, particularly in the servicing business where many still use platforms designed and first built decades ago. And fall is exactly what we did.

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McKissock

JUNE 26, 2022

Part of knowing your audience as a real estate agent is anticipating what they need and expect from your services. Without accounting for your real estate clients’ common needs and expectations , you might be underperforming and risk losing their business. Handle Negotiations and Close the Deal.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

While Hometap doesn’t directly work with mortgage lenders or real estate brokerages right now, Burnett sees an opportunity for partnership to help buyers’ homeownership in the long term. Does Hometap foresee an opportunity to partner with mortgage lenders to expand the home equity investment market?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 13, 2021

In February 2019, we wrote an article predicting this seismic shift, detailing how mortgage lenders could and should prepare to not only survive the shift but thrive in the future digital age. They don’t think, “I’m going to fill out a digital mortgage application or I’m going online to do my mortgage application.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As we’re implementing technology, we always try to think of things that are going to improve the experience for all stakeholders: homeowners, real estate agents, investors, rating agencies, appraisers, loan officers, mortgage brokers. Everybody is affected by the appraisal process. SW: What keeps you up at night?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In today’s rapidly changing technology landscape, businesses in the title insurance , mortgage and real estate industries must prioritize cybersecurity response planning and business continuity. It’s like having a spare key to your office when you accidentally lock yourself out.

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Housing Wire

MAY 11, 2021

LionDesk, a customer relationship management platform used by more than 165,000 real estate, mortgage and small business agents, will be integrated with Lone Wolf’s agent cloud, broker cloud, and MLS and association cloud technologies, the company said.

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Realtor

OCTOBER 16, 2023

“It’s very important for first-timers to do research and understand all their options before they start looking for a home,” says Cara Ameer , a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker who is licensed in California and Florida. Here are some common blunders homebuyers make when attempting to secure a mortgage.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2023

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a data intelligence and market insight tool provider for the mortgage and real estate industries, has appointed Brian McKray as the director of product development. MMI currently serves over 350 enterprise customers, including 20 of the top 25 lenders in the country.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

In the mortgage industry, we saw a significant number of loan officers and real estate agents join the platform to share educational home-buying tips targeted toward a younger audience and first-time homebuyers. This will help empower your borrowers by closing the knowledge gap they have when it comes to a mortgage.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Eric is a seasoned mortgage professional who has built something really special with the Guaranteed Backup Contract,” Tushar Garg , the co-founder and CEO of Flyhomes, said in a statement Monday. This deal strengthens our offerings and gives us more tools to serve more customers looking for a better way to buy and sell a home.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

Throwing grandparents, adult siblings or in-laws into the mix can create a daunting challenge for real estate agents. The report from Rocket says, “In the last five decades, the number of Americans living with multiple generations under one roof has quadrupled, according to the Pew Research Center.

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