Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

Stavvy , a fintech company specializing in digital and remote collaboration for lending and real estate companies, acquired Brace , a digital mortgage servicing platform. Founded in 2018 , Stavvy works to increase efficiency and transparency in real estate and mortgage lending. Terms of the deal were not announced.

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Housing Wire

JULY 5, 2022

The acquisition of Portland, Oregon-based Riverbend and its subsidiaries, announced originally in late April, is expected to fit in well with Redwood’s existing business-purpose lending platform, CoreVest. Over the last 12 months, Riverbend [founded in 2017] has originated over $1.0 The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Bowler joined ICE in 2017 to lead IBA, the company’s subsidiary responsible for overseeing global benchmarks, including the ICE Swap Rate, the LBMA gold price, and ICE London Interbank offered rate (LIBOR). While the mortgage technology division at ICE posted $249 million in total revenue in the fourth quarter, down 9.8%

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

126 Transactly 3,852% 2017 Real estate transaction platform providing automation, integrations and tech-enabled services that significantly reduce process time. 193 CertifID 2,807% 2017 A company dedicated to fighting wire fraud for the real estate industry. 4,105 FirstCloseFirstclose. 4,105 FirstCloseFirstclose.

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Housing Wire

JULY 3, 2024

For instance, we started working with machine learning for automated valuation models back in 2017. At Clear Capital, we started using machine learning for our automated valuation model in 2017. This is especially true for machine learning, since much of the “AI” happens before you really interact with it as a user.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2021

Business credit report provider Credit Plus announced last week it has integrated with LendingWise , an LOS-software platform serving commercial lending. The move establishes Credit Plus in the commercial and private money lending spaces. “In Case Study: How One Lender Increased Efficiency and Client Satisfaction.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Dave Parker understands the business side of mortgage lending and has brought to market new solutions that cut to the core of what the mortgage industry needs,” Neville said in a statement. Neville joined the company’s board of directors in 2017 as a mortgage industry veteran and was appointed president and COO in 2018.

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Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2024

According to the OCMBC countersuit, Turturro left after discovering that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) barred Hanna in 2017 regarding “prior misconduct” related to his position as CEO of Affiliated Funding Corp. , But in May 2024, he resigned from HMAC “without prior notice,” the complaint stated. dba In-House Lender.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 29, 2023

The DOJ complaint, filed in federal court, claims that the bank failed to provide mortgage lending services from 2017 through at least 2021 in neighborhoods in and around Tulsa , including those that were the site of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. American Bank of Oklahoma has agreed to invest $1.5 The bank denies the allegations.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 9, 2024

Prior to joining Optimal Blue in 2017 as vice president of business strategy, Allen built his decades of experience across both the lending and vendor sides of the housing industry.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“This expansion is not merely for growth’s sake, but rather to address a pressing need to deliver quality legal services expressed by several key clients. We are obviously excited and will continue to strategically grow to accommodate our clients’ needs in the future,” said Robert D. Forster II , Managing Partner of BDF. Gibson, Jr.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The lender originated $10 billion in mortgages in 2013, $5 billion in 2014, $3 billion in 2015 and just $2 billion in 2016 before shutting down altogether in 2017. Clients upload all documents into their loan origination system directly to reduce/eliminate operational staff. 375% below the market.”

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2021

OriginPoint will originate mortgages for clients of Compass’s real estate brokerage, as well as any other brokerage, making loans available to a broad consumer audience,” per the release. Guaranteed Rate and Realogy teamed up for a mortgage origination joint venture when the pair launched Guaranteed Rate Affinity in 2017.

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Housing Wire

MAY 16, 2022

million clients in the servicing portfolio and generates $1.4 While both banks saw about a 20% decline of revenue in home lending business, higher servicing revenue offset the decline in origination revenue. While purchase lending posted an all-time high of $1.7 trillion in refinance lending was below 2020 levels. .

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2020

As recently as 2017, it was over 50%. ” Said Koss: “One of my clients said, ‘We’re looking for what not to buy as much as what to buy.'” ” Said Koss: “One of my clients said, ‘We’re looking for what not to buy as much as what to buy.'” Do you penalize an entire company?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

The original appraisal waiver solutions were launched in August 2017. This efficiency enhances the overall lending process, allowing LOs to accelerate their workflow and reduce the time it takes to close deals. In a highly competitive lending landscape, the ability to offer and explain new services can set LOs apart.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

This isn’t an easy task, considering brokers have to adjust while also managing a high volume of clients due to the booming housing market. With over 25 years of wholesale lending experience, Chris Legg joined PennyMac in 2017 and is one of the original architects of the Broker Direct Channel.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

A financial services company I recently contacted used KBA to authenticate me as a client by asking, “What Bank had your Auto loan that had a $344.00 payment amount in 2017?” I had two car loans with different banks during those years. I had a 50/50 chance of getting the answer right. Fortunately, such technologies exist today.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2022

Think about your lending business model. 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Personnel 4,699 4,802 5,347 5,524 5,094 5,272 5,866 Total Cost to Produce 7,046 7,208 8,083 8,278 7,578 7,535 8,565 Compensation % 67% 67% 66% 67% 67% 70% 68%. We are not auditors or coders dispensing products or advice about lending.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The spread peaked at 1,010 basis points in Q1 2021 and shrank to 405 bps in Q1 2017. Larry Goldstone, president of capital markets and lending at BSI Financial Services , has particular concerns about how FHA and VA loans are being managed as they transition from pandemic-related forbearance plans to workouts.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Campbell is now something of a JV guru, having completed over 80 joint ventures with real estate or lending firms. Sterbcow believes the lull in CFPB RESPA enforcement action between 2017 and 2023 gave real estate and title professionals the impression that RESPA was no longer a priority.

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Housing Wire

JULY 28, 2021

The number of HECMs in servicing portfolios has been trending downward, basically, ever since the 2017 principal limit factor (PLF) changes. “But, when we really start to drill into it a little bit, we’re seeing both of the numbers involved here move against us. So, for both of those reasons, we’re actually seeing penetration go down.”.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2021

But DeZarn was an independent contractor business of one, and he lost his clients in 2008 when the housing market imploded. The value add is compliance, more than anything else,” said Shashank Shekhar, CEO of Arcus Lending. He started contracting with home mortgage lenders to appraise the value of the property tied to a loan. “It

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

TD Bank National Sales Director of Mortgage Lending Scott Lindner Scott Lindner serves as National Sales Director of Mortgage Lending for TD Bank , one of the 10 largest banks in the nation. TD Bank provides more than nine million clients with a full range of retail, small-business, and commercial banking products.

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Dart Appraisal

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Keith and his team have grown USAMC to a nationwide, full-service residential appraisal management company serving clients in wholesale, retail, and correspondent lending channels. Keith and his team have built an incredible company supporting an impressive client base,” said Michael Dresden, President of Dart Appraisal.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Colleen is immensely dedicated to her clients and works so hard to ensure they have a positive buying or selling experience. She is always there to lend a helping hand, offer advice, and provide support and insight to her clients, colleagues, and fellow agents. Anthony Lamacchia. Broker/Owner.

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Lamacchia Realty

AUGUST 15, 2022

No matter what is going on for Paul, he always goes above and beyond for his clients to ensure their goals are met. He is always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone he works with and provides advice and encouragement to those around him. I cannot wait to celebrate with him in Atlantis! Congratulations, Paul! Anthony Lamacchia.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Darlene is ambitious, but she always makes sure her clients' goals are the priority and that their needs taken care of. Previously, as a team, Darlene qualified for the President’s Club in 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , and 2021 as well as President’s Club ELITE in 2021 ! Congrats, Darlene! Anthony Lamacchia.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Darlene previously qualified for President’s Club in 2017 , 2018 , 2019 , and 2020 as well! . She works so hard for her clients and truly dominates in this industry! Darlene’s level of passion for the work she does and immense dedication to her clients is second to none. I cannot explain how proud I am of Darlene.

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Lamacchia Realty

AUGUST 16, 2022

Beginning his real estate career in 2003, Jim has an immense amount of knowledge and experience of the local market and is continuously on the cutting edge of market trends to best serve his clients. He is always there to lend a helping hand, offering advice and support to fellow agents. Anthony Lamacchia. Broker/Owner.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 7, 2022

February 2022 Winners of the Top 10 for the Company are: Cyndi Deshaies received her real estate license in March 2017. She will be offering her landscape expertise to her real estate clients as she used to own a landscape design company. Matt has a wide range of knowledge and experience servicing both city and suburban clients.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

percent from one week earlier Appraised Value Vs. Sale Price Excerpts: Property sellers often ask professionals who are performing appraisals for mortgage lending, “Why is an appraisal even needed? The buyer and I have already agreed on a sale price.” However, when it comes to appraised value vs. sale price, they are not the same thing.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

I have never done an “official” ROV for a lender, but I did not like any lender clients objecting to my values. This initiative was subsequently reaffirmed in the issuance of VA Circular 26-17-18 in July 2017. And if you work in real estate, be prepared to serve clients in all stations of life. The good times and the hard times.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 14, 2022

While that number may seem high to some, in the context of lending and property complexities, that is a 54% improvement in performance cited earlier in this article (from 35% 10 years ago). I have always collected all the money owed from my lender clients using the collection techniques I write about. Client Rating Grid.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Architect Adam Dayem designed the unique 2,500-square-foot residence, which was completed in 2017 after several years of construction. Which are your best current and former AMC/lender clients? Turn time (what AMCs’ clients, the lenders, want): decrease your turn time. Their lender clients don’t like the turn time delays.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This strategy often backfires because parties involved in the lending process cannot find the specific information they are looking for in the report. I did this sometimes in appraisals for a local bank ;> Your clients hate them also. Reduce lengthy commentary. Inconsistent commentary can result in common requests for revision.

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Clear Capital

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

” This has been a very hot and important topic within the lending space for the last year or so, we’ve talked about it on this podcast before Kenon. And so Ribbon offers a suite of tools and technologies for real estate agents to use with their clients, to help them manage and write offers in unique new ways. Jeff Allen.

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