Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Financial services consulting firm ThoughtFocus appointed Santhosh Ananthakrishnan to the position of chief business officer. Before joining ThoughtFocus in January, Ananthakrishnan led the global mortgage business at Tata Consultancy Services. ThoughtFocus is a consulting, software engineering and business process management firm.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

Mortgage and title clients are undergoing a significant transformation with the shift from Encompass Software Development Kit (SDK) to Encompass Partner Connect (EPC). This change driven by ICE Mortgage Technologys updated standards promises enhanced efficiency, cost savings, and future-proof workflows. Why should lenders act now?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

CUSO Home Lending rolled out Dark Matter Technologies ’ Empower loan origination system (LOS) for its credit union owners. Dark Matter Technologies, which completed the acquisition of Black Knight ’s Empower and Optimal Blue in September, is prioritizing bringing down origination costs for lenders. “Now

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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. “We’re always looking for ways to make the loan process smoother,” an ICE Mortgage Technology representative explained. Its flexibility allows us to tailor it to our specific business needs.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The company announced that it has named Selim Freiha its chief financial officer, while Shrisha Radhakrishna assumes the title of chief technology and product officer. Radhakrishna is coming from LegalZoom, where he served for four years as chief technology officer and chief product officer. billion loss in 2022.

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Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2024

HousingWire: What role do you see technology playing in the future of underwriting and client service within the mortgage industry? Agnes Standowicz: Technology already plays a huge part in who we are at UWM and what we’re able to accomplish, and I only see this trend continuing. That’s where technology comes in.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This is also precisely when technology can play a crucial role in helping agents, teams and brokerages transcend short-term hurdles and a top of funnel focus. One of the biggest challenges I continue to hear from brokers regarding technology is poor user and feature adoption.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke to Sandra Madigan, EVP of product strategy – servicing technology at ICE Mortgage Technology , about improving the home buying and ownership experience with technology and how the industry can do so thoughtfully. What do you think the disconnect is there, and do you see this changing in the future?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The mortgage and real estate industries are on the cusp of a technological revolution, with emerging innovations like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and robotic process automation (RPA) poised to transform the way we do business.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The mortgage industry has long been promised a technological revolution to streamline workflows, reduce operational costs, and enhance efficiency. Yet, despite significant investments in new technologies, the cost to originate loans has dramatically increased. Complex systems may require extensive training and adjustment periods.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In particular, lenders should take a look at their loan origination system (LOS), as the LOS they use plays a critical role in the ability to maximize efficiency, see return on investments and ultimately, win business over competitors. And it is all included in the Encompass offering.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2024

Customer engagement platform Total Expert is launching a marketplace this week for financial institutions to build their marketing technology stack. ” “For us, it’s impossible to build every piece of technology that our customers need.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

CoreLogic promoted Kevin Greene to the role of executive general manager of its real estate business segment, the company announced on Monday. Most recently, he served as the head of the sales team for the real estate business segment. Throughout his career, Greene developed expertise in business development and product strategy.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Jimmy Kelly, president and CEO of Lone Wolf Technologies , to discuss the company’s development process and his vision for a connected real estate platform. That is a lot of technology and a lot of wasted effort. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

Tim Bowler, President of ICE Mortgage Technology, has a clear, specific vision for the future of ICE Mortgage Technology and the mortgage industry. We are committed to making the dream of homeownership a reality for more Americans and helping achieve this through user-friendly technology. Tim Bowler: Absolutely.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Candice McNaught has joined Planet Home Lending , a national mortgage lender, servicer, and asset manager, as senior vice president, business development and strategic initiatives for the distributed retail channel. She led recruiting initiatives that grew branch footprints, enhanced profitability, and elevated team performance.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2024

Mortgage subservicer Dovenmuehle Mortgage announced two promotions within its business development team this week. Anna Krogh was named senior vice president and director of business development, while Chris Torres is the new vice president of business development and manager for the Western region.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Through the development of improved and sophisticated systems, protocols and technology, these operations leaders are driving their companies to growth and success. In its 8th year, the HW Insiders program is spotlighting the talented operations professionals who are laying the foundation of success for their organizations.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The duo explore the concept of servant leadership for business success, relying on learning for long-term success, balancing technology usage with relationship building and the trade group’s top priorities for 2025. It’s still a relationship business. And if you’re scared to take that risk, then do that.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As the housing market continues to undergo a seismic shift, technology leaders like this year’s Tech Trendsetters stand as beacons, guiding the industry toward a future where innovation is not an option but an imperative for success.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

When mortgage rates declined in the third quarter of 2024, Mr. Cooper Group doubled its gains in the origination business. Taking all business together, however, the Dallas-based company delivered $80 million in net income in Q3 2024, compared to $204 million in the second quarter. Overall recapture remained at 22%.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Tech Trendsetters are made up of the top product and technology leaders who have been essential in bringing innovative tech solutions to market for mortgage and real estate clients. Congratulations to the 2024 Tech Trendsetter honorees! Take a look at the full list below.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2024

Dark Matter Technologies (DMT) tapped Tony Fox, former director of ICE Mortgage Technology , as its new chief of client engagement. Fox was director of client management at I CE Mortgage Technology for four months after the firm acquired Black Knight in September 2023. He will report to Sean Dugan, chief revenue officer at DMT.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

They discuss the latest developments in the mortgage market, along with key dynamics and growth strategies for lenders as interest rates continue to fall. The conversation also covers cost-to-completion metrics, new technology and tactics strategies for making customers happy in today’s market.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Through employee feedback and work with its technology partners, Rate has optimized the platform and is ready for a broader marketing push to consumers. Make no mistake, we are leading the charge in technological innovation, having rolled out the first digital mortgage platform. This interview has been edited for clarity and length.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Working together with other agents can open new opportunities and stabilize your business during market fluctuations. households, to create additional revenue streams and bolster your business in slower sales periods. households, to create additional revenue streams and bolster your business in slower sales periods.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 12, 2024

Lenders can also define workflows and business rules for any mortgage product, including construction loans, manufactured home loans, home equity loans and bridge loans. Unlike off-the-shelf POS solutions, Blueprint Builder allows lenders to customize technology that is designed to help improve operations, Maxwell noted.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By keeping your P&L lean and efficient, you can reinvest savings into growth-focused activities like marketing, agent development or technology upgrades—all of which drive long-term success. A reliable flow of opportunities keeps agents engaged and empowers them to achieve their goals, helping your business organically.

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

Louis-based developer of a leading white-label financial fitness and homeownership platform, announced the closure of a $17 million Series B funding round on Tuesday. In addition to product development, FinLocker (a former HousingWire Tech 100 winner) plans to expand its strategic partnerships and collaborations within the mortgage ecosystem.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Shortly after EasyKnock acquired home equity investment platform Balance Homes , the company appointed former Balance Homes co-founders Judd Schoenholtz and Aaron LaRue as chief revenue officer and chief technology officer, respectively. LaRue, meanwhile, will focus on the expansion of EasyKnock’s technology platform.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

On Tuesday at The Gathering by HousingWire in Scottsdale, Arizona, Guild Mortgage CEO Terry Schmidt sat down with HousingWire editor in chief Sarah Wheeler to talk about the principles guiding much of the lender’s actions in recruiting, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and overall business outlook.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Let’s face it: joint ventures (JVs) and affiliated business arrangements (ABAs) are all the rage in the residential real estate space right now. So why aren’t more commercial real estate (CRE) entities – investors , principals, banks, law firms or developers – seeking the same? And why not? Instead, they’re leaving money on the table.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 6, 2024

For years, customized integrations have been the sign of a healthy tech stack , seamlessly connecting the various technologies used by a particular title agency ( mortgage lender, broker or appraisal management company, for that matter) to deliver optimal performance. In fact, tailored integrations have long been the norm in this regard.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2024

Real estate technology company Voxtur Analytics Corp. ” Ryan Marshall Marshall was also previously the CEO of Benutech , a real estate data and technology firm, and joined Voxtur in 2021 when it acquired Benutech. He has strong client relationships and valuable experience in mortgage technology,” Yeoman said in a statement.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 18, 2024

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

A race is a useful analog for the mortgage business, especially as it relates to the refinance business. In our business, that’s the refinance transaction. Anticipating the start of the refi race When mortgage rates finally rose above their historically low levels, the mortgage refinance business started to dry up.

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