Appraisal Buzz

JULY 11, 2024

The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that examines information from ICE Mortgage Technology, indicates that mortgage credit availability rose in June. The expanded historical series from 2004 to 2010 does not include updated methodology. In June, the MCAI increased by 1.0%

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) , a survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that examines information from ICE Mortgage Technology, indicates that mortgage credit availability rose in July. The expanded historical series from 2004 to 2010 does not include updated methodology.

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Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2022

Kumar was a manager at Standard Chartered Bank from 2002 to 2004. The company also has a technology development team creating a suite of small technology products intended to have a significant impact when put all together – Kumar likened these technologies to building blocks on a Lego toy. .

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 13, 2021

has raised $175 million to accelerate growth and fund new technologies , just 16 months after relaunching its operations. Last year, Interfirst relaunched its services with a new proprietary loan origination technology platform. Since 2004, they claim to have created $4 billion in equity value to investors.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2023

The cost of title insurance has decreased 7% since 2004 thanks to industry investments in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Strides in technology have also made closings more accessible.

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2021

“Using technology, we’re making the entire rental journey more efficient, from search, to application, to payments, to day-to-day communication and support,” Ziglar said in a statement. It’s only the second acquisition Redfin has made since its founding in 2004.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 7, 2024

Mortgage credit availability increased in May, according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) , a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) based on data from ICE Mortgage Technology. The MCAI increased by 0.1% A decrease in the MCAI suggests tighter lending rules, whilst an increase in the index indicates looser credit.

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Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2024

The draft ML also said that certain changes made in January to the Home Equity Reverse Mortgage Information Technology (HERMIT) system regarding how debenture interest rates work has created a “financial hardship to mortgagees that hold a substantial number of loans that were already in default at that time,” FHA said.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2024

I have been CEO and/or chairman since the day Lloyd and I seed-funded the company in 2004, and I will remain engaged,” Barton told investors and analysts listening to the call. “My My role, however, will shift to supporting and counseling Jeremy Wacksman and the leadership team, rather than daily operational leadership.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Effective natural language processing technologies extract deeper meaning from unstructured data to make a difference in the lives of countless would-be homebuyers who are credit invisible or have not had the ability to obtain access to affordable housing finance. Lakeland Bank admitted no wrongdoing as part of a consent decree.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

She went on to become the chief investment officer first at Prudential Investment Management and then at JP Morgan Fleming Asset Management before serving as executive vice president and chief business officer at Freddie Mac from August 2004 through the end of 2008. Presented by: Finance of America.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The strong standards in the bill are important to prevent fraud and offer consumers a more secure alternative rather than simply using free online audio-audio technology when buying property or refinancing a mortgage. Advances in technology have the potential to improve the consumer experience.

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Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2022

Despite the advancements in title technology, there are still broad misconceptions across the mortgage industry. According to ALTA, the cost of title insurance coverage has decreased 7% since 2004, meaning for each dollar of premium a consumer purchases, they get an extra $26 in coverage, comparatively. Presented by: ServiceLink.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2022

By 2004, they heard they could refinance, possibly get some cash out. Technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and possibly cryptocurrency will change the transaction. What if that one loan turned into three to six loans? When rates were 8% in 1995, this customer bought that forever home. It saves them $200 a month, and feels good.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

New York-based Unlock Technologies , a fintech operating in the shared-equity market, and real estate investment firm Saluda Grade , have closed a $180 million private-label securitization (PLS) backed entirely by Unlock-originated residential home-equity agreements (HEAs).

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GoForrmz

JULY 8, 2022

Healthcare advances mean an increased need for HIPAA compliance in technology Technology has brought amazing benefits to our lives, but it’s also brought new challenges. In the healthcare industry, technology has improved patient communications, enhanced testing processes, and streamlined record-keeping for better patient care.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

While Reffkin has said agents require the right technology to succeed, and Barton espouses that consumers hunger for information and simplicity, Kelman’s insight is that independent contractor agent’s incentives are aligned with them making the most money, and not on the consumer finding the best deal. “Our A profitable division.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Launched in 2004, the Big Darby Accord intended to preserve the land, plant life, and 38 rare species of fish and mussels that inhabit the area. Preserve, protect and improve the Big Darby Watershed’s unique ecosystem by utilizing the best available technology and practices.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 31, 2023

Anthony Lamacchia Broker/Owner/CEO “We are excited to join forces with Lamacchia Realty; after seeing their presentation with all they have to offer in marketing, training, systems, and technology we knew it was the right fit. In 2022, Lamacchia Realty was #5 for units sold in Massachusetts and closed over $1.7

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 30, 2023

The Huskies have walked away with the victory in 1999, 2004, 2011, and most recently in 2014. Boca Raton is also home to several prestigious universities and research institutions, making it a hub for innovation and technology.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 12, 2024

Valuing Appraiser Professionalism: A Blueprint for Survival By Jo Traut, McKissock Learning Excerpts: Having spent nearly three decades in the field of real estate appraisal, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolution of our profession, particularly with respect to technological advancements. This phenomenon isn’t unique to our discipline.

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 23, 2024

That is according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Investor purchases of U.S. homes rose 3.4% year over year in the second quarter—the largest increase since the second quarter of 2022. Investors purchased $43 billion worth of homes in the second quarter, up 13.7%

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 13, 2023

Custom-built in 2004, the 50,275-square-foot mountain spread sits on 75 acres just west of Denver. The more you know, the more you can grow your real estate appraisal business and shield your income from the ups and downs of the real estate market and encroaching technology. Source: Appraisal Institute December 2019 Fact Sheet.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

That’s why HousingWire invited Rachel Robinson, director, collateral policy and product development at Rocket Mortgage , to HW Annual to discuss how technology can play an important role in the appraisal process and help eliminate discriminatory practices. . Find out all the details here.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 20, 2023

of home sales in the fourth quarter, the highest share of any three-month period in Redfin’s records, according to a report from the technology-powered real estate brokerage. .’ Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9% Home sellers gave concessions to buyers in 41.9% of home sales in the fourth quarter.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 7, 2021

Now that there is a state-of-the-art training center to gather in, we have no doubt the office will be full of agents looking to learn the newest technologies and strategies to better serve their clients, grow their business, and better manage their time. Agents and staff alike have highly anticipated the reopening of this beautiful office.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Employees impacted by the first round of layoffs did not receive any form of severance payment, but they were offered resume coaching and were allowed to retain access to all company technology, according to the American Genius, which first reported the story. senate seat in 2004 but later dropped out of the race.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Mortgage credit availability increased in October according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology. Methodology on the expanded historical series from 2004 to 2010 has not been updated. The MCAI rose by 0.7 percent to 99.2

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 8, 2025

Prokop brings nearly 30 years of strategic insights, broad financial services experience and cutting-edge financial technology expertise to support Freddie Macs mission, said Lance Drummond, Chair of Freddie Macs Board of Directors. We welcome her to Freddie Macs Board of Directors and look forward to benefitting from her unique perspective.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 7, 2025

Before graduating high school, I developed an interest in the field, joined inspections, and became a trainee in 2004-2005 under my uncle and aunt, earning my Certified Appraiser designation in 2007. As technology has advanced, I have expanded my offerings beyond traditional appraisal sketches to include 2D and 3D floor plans.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 28, 2025

Processes, technologies, and policies have been shaped by economic events, regulatory reforms, and technological advancements. The firm has represented national mortgage lenders and servicers since 2004, making it one of the older default firms serving Florida and likely the only certified, African-American one.

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