Housing Wire

AUGUST 27, 2024

This system provides FHA-approved lenders and business partners with secure online access to computer systems at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It covers structural repairs (such as foundations and new roofs), modernization of kitchens and bathrooms, and energy-efficiency and climate-resiliency projects.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology aims to provide a flexible end-to-end solution for lenders in a modern market. Their team regularly updates Encompass to make it more user-friendly and adaptable to different business needs. Its flexibility allows us to tailor it to our specific business needs.”

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2024

Gromowski, the company’s head of data science, and Singh, the vice president of GenAI property insights, discussed the importance of data in the development of artificial intelligence and offered advice for companies that wish to integrate AI into their business processes.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Zillow Group COO Jun Choo Zillow Group has promoted tenured executive Jun Choo to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) where he will oversee Zillow’s for sale business strategy and operations including Enhanced Markets and Mortgages, in addition to the company’s real estate industry product lines, sales, and operations.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), addressed industry attendees at the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Annual Meeting and Expo in San Diego last week. David Berenbaum The modernization rule, he said, is simple in that it seeks to meet consumers where they are. “We

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

HousingWire reached out to Chandler to discuss how COVID-19 has propelled a much-needed modernization among lenders. HW: In your business, where are you finding opportunity to meet client needs and grow relationships? BC : We are developing key partnerships that help our clients succeed and our industry evolve.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $6.5 Broad civic engagement is needed to successfully develop and implement each Transformation Plan, including leveraging financial and human capital resources. This year includes the first-ever award to a Tribal Nation, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

There, he modernized the company’s technology infrastructure and optimized business processes, resulting in a 30% increase in operational efficiency. Prior to joining Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Howerton was the leader platform security engineer at IBM.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

These statistics highlight shifting preferences for modern consumers who rely on digital tools to make homebuying decisions.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 8, 2024

We all have seen the buzz phrases: appraisal modernization, bifurcation, data collectors, desktop and hybrid appraisals, and observation (rather than Inspection). Next gen appraisers Several white papers have been developed on the declining number of appraisers dating back to 2011. Some of these have been around for many years.

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Boston Appraisal

APRIL 18, 2024

Mixed-use developments, which integrate residential, commercial, and sometimes industrial components within a single project, represent a modern approach to urban planning. Challenges in Appraising Mixed-Use Developments Complex Valuation Models : Mixed-use properties require appraisers to be adept in multiple valuation methods.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In this week’s episode of the RealTrending podcast , host Tracey Velt sits down with Debbie De Grote, founder of leading real estate and business coaching company Forward Coaching. She urges listeners to ask probing questions to discover their seller’s motivations, develop listening skills and communicate simply by removing jargon.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Rocket Pro Third Party Origination General Manager Dan Sogorka Rocket Companies has named Dan Sogorka as General Manager of Rocket Pro Third Party Origination (TPO), the mortgage broker business of Rocket Mortgage. Sogorka was also a business unit President at Black Knight, where he spent nearly 15 years.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 22, 2024

These proposed revisions will not only help ensure boards of directors demonstrate the knowledge, expertise, and experience to act in the public interest, but will also strengthen the System’s capacity to respond to developments and emerging risks in housing finance.”

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 2, 2024

His proven track record and strong strategic financial acumen will help guide our company as we continue to advance the modern mortgage. I look forward to playing a meaningful role in enhancing Xactus’ financial and transactional systems and processes to further advance the modern mortgage.”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Podcasts are a great resource for mortgage professionals to continue learning, with shows covering industry updates, business advice and the experiences of other pros in the mortgage industry. Host Phil Treadwell and industry experts share their experiences and advice on how to build more modern and relevant business.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose , CIO at Class Valuation , to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can actually protect appraisers. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. It’s moving so much faster than ever before.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2021

According to a press release, this modernization initiative will provide ICE’s customers with the ability to automate the ordering of CoreLogic services natively through the workflow automation within Encompass. How technology can help underwriters work more productively.

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Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2024

Ultimately, this development will empower our members to better serve their clients and grow their businesses.” “This collaboration will establish a more comprehensive and interconnected MLS, providing access to a broader array of resources, information, connections, and opportunities.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 2, 2024

Gallucci has nearly 20 years of financial services and mortgage industry experience, fostering business relationships and leading sales efforts. Prior to that, he served in business development, operations, and training roles with several lenders. During his tenure, partnership revenue grew by six times.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Whether you’re an AI novice or looking to expand its impact, let’s discuss a few of the groundbreaking possibilities for your appraisal business. We’re empowering appraisers to think bigger, helping them to strategically integrate AI into their businesses to drive true, sustainable growth.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Our performance this quarter is the culmination of a number of strategic and operational initiatives we’ve undertaken over the last year to strengthen the business,” FOA CEO Graham Fleming said on the earnings call. These efforts are now paying off as we focus on continued execution of our strategic plan.”

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2024

Roof AI , an artificial intelligence -powered sales assistant that helps real estate and mortgage companies generate revenue across their business units, announced the integration of OpenAI ’s technology into its system, significantly boosting its capabilities.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Once the analysis is complete, REcolorado’s leadership develops strategies based on the insights gained in the aforementioned cross-functional team meetings. Future developments are determined by users’ adoption rates of new releases and/or features. The success of Collective Intelligence has not gone unnoticed.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Forum got underway with Welcome Remarks from Tony Maher , EVP of Business Development with Cyprexx Services. As EVP of Business Development, he is responsible for growth at Cyprexx through sales and marketing, and manages client relationships for the company.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 10, 2024

The 2022 HMDA data shows 4,460 active lenders—most of which are characteristically persistent (or optimistic), refusing to exit the business despite historically brutal conditions (not exactly a “soft landing”). In short, cost advantage is pricing advantage. Every basis point matters in mortgage servicing.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Sogorka previously served as CEO and president of Sagent , a software development company with a servicing management platform for banks, nonbanks and other customers. Sogorka also served for more than 14 years as a business unit president at Black Knight , where his team handled nearly 70% of all mortgages processed in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The CRA rule, enacted in 1977, mandates that banks help meet the credit needs of communities in which they do business, specifically in low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. The issuance of the OCC’s NPR today is an important step toward strengthening and modernizing the CRA,” said Acting Comptroller Michael J.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Established in 2001, the Nevada-headquartered company delivers solutions to modernize the appraisal process, which may take days to weeks to complete, or even longer during booming markets. Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital will cut 27% of its workforce across its offices in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

One of our key initiatives has been to revitalize The Money Store brand, giving it a fresh, modern appeal. Furthermore, we’re actively developing new email campaigns to engage with prospects, past clients, and business partners, ensuring we stay top of mind.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He built his business on an existing strong sphere. But as his business has grown, he increasingly has had to adjust and modify legacy strategies to better meet the needs of today’s market and maintain his strong foothold in the market. They might offer training and career development, but it really is about the quality of the broker.

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Housing Wire

JULY 16, 2021

As Chief Operating Officer at First Guaranty Mortgage Corp , Sarah Gonzalez has modernized the FGMC brand, recruited top talent and implemented operational efficiencies that significantly reduce the cost per loan across all production channels. Sarah Gonzalez: After 25 years in the business, I have learned to adapt to change easily.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 18, 2024

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JUNE 26, 2024

He also spent time in several CFO roles in mid-sized, private equity-backed fintech businesses, and over 13 years with American Express in senior financial leadership roles including his last role as CFO for the global technology organization. “We

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

ConsumerDirect Mortgage rebranded itself to Real Genius and announced the launch of a modern mortgage application platform to simplify a borrower’s experience. Real Genius, a division of FirstBank , one of Tennessee’s largest community banks , said that its application platform will provide borrowers with rate and cost transparency.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Constellation has a proven track record for supporting its businesses and empowering them to advance the industries they serve. This acquisition expands our footprint in the digital mortgage ecosystem, and we are thrilled to have them join us as we continue to develop innovative and streamlined technology solutions in the lending space.”.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

With this unwavering focus, we help brokers close loans fast, get referrals and grow their business,” Chief Operating Officer Melinda Wilner said. By not competing with, but advocating for mortgage brokers, UWM is able to stay laser focused on developing the next big thing as we continue to catapult broker channel growth together.”.

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