Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

Tennessee-based multichannel mortgage lender First Community Mortgage announced on Wednesday that it has selected the Blue Sage Solutions digital lending platform and its LION Consumer POS to help scale its growth efforts across the 48 states it operates in. In FCM’s case, this also includes interim servicing.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

So far his venture-backed title company has launched platforms that have sped up title clearance and title insurance acquisition, and they have their sights on expanding into the lending and appraisal space. As title insurers our business practices and our regulatory oversight are different in every single state,” Stone said. “So

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

But when it comes to marketing a real estate or mortgage lending business, people who have made a sale in the past often consider marketing automation a “nice to have.”. How marketing automation saved Mike’s business. Thanks to this technology, most of his customers and business partners didn’t even know he was sick.

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Housing Wire

MAY 5, 2022

That’s partly because, according to a joint notice of proposed rulemaking from bank regulators on Thursday, banks’ performance would be judged by where they lend, not just where they have branches. Honestly we don’t know if that is coming or not,” said Ricard Pochkanawala, senior policy council at the Center for Responsible Lending.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2022

A customized loan application developed for Angel Oak Home Loans will support both agency mortgage and non-QM lending “for borrowers of diverse financial backgrounds,” said Shane Westra, chief product officer at Simple Nexus. How should the current market impact lenders’ tech adoption? Presented by: Polly.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Finance of America (FOA), the leading reverse mortgage lender, presented a robust outlook last week in its third-quarter 2024 earnings and is aiming to hit the ground running with business in 2025. The potential for building on HomeSafe Second’s numbers also comes from broader trends in the home equity lending space, she said.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2023

In the proposal’s supplementary information section, HUD explains that the rule as currently enforced is simply outdated, and does not account for modern methods of communication that would comply with the protection of the involved parties’ personal information.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2021

LOX, an AI-powered TPO lending platform, that brings Loan Originators and TPO Brokers together, providing real-time data exchange and data-driven processes to ensure a more fluid experience for brokers, boosting productivity and reducing loan cycle times. Tavant’s FinXperience Broker Platform is powered by V?LOX, Product Fast Facts. #1.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Looking for a quick and easy way to stay up-to-date on mortgage lending news, trends and technology? 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. Mortgage Lending Mastery.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. The FHFA RFI responses to appraisal modernization are a treasure trove of insight into ideas and options for modernization from a wide variety of respondents. It is business as usual for at least another year, likely longer. But it’s true, and change is necessary.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

California-based Provident Funding Associates LLC is getting out of the Florida condo lending business , it told broker partners on Friday. Condos in Florida have to be next level,” said one retail lending executive. Provident told broker partners that all loans in the pipeline must be locked by 11:59 p.m. Condos are hard.

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Housing Wire

JULY 27, 2023

“Market participants have been analyzing mortgage credit risk for many decades, spanning numerous business cycles, yielding a great deal of data and experience demonstrating the relationship between LTV and credit risk.” But one alternative worth exploring is to extend the modernized Basel III to all banks.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2024

While this was once a necessary business strategy, the technology now exists to implement a much more efficient approach. Instead of having to hire (and later, lay off) 100 new people and train them, the business can accommodate demand without artificially bloating its workforce.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Planet Home Lending announced Thursday that it has hired Candice McNaught as senior vice president of business development and strategic initiatives for its distributed retail channel. She formerly held posts at Supreme Lending and NFM Lending. billion, per Modex data.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Newfi Lending has launched a redesigned website that features a new calculator that aims to simplify the decision-making process for customers when researching their home equity options. The redesigned website offers a modern, mobile-friendly interface that makes browsing a seamless experience, the company says in a release.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2021

Clients include Credit Union of Colorado , Texas Lending and JMAC Lending. Increasing lending and servicing capacity – regardless of mortgage rates. Business process outsourcing and digital transformation are proven solutions that more mortgage companies are adopting. Presented by: Sutherland.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

Maybe when the escalating cost of doing business is a perpetual drag on sustainable profitability (in part because of appropriate compensation of business builders, but also in part because mortgage businesses continue to have a tough time scaling without overstaffing and overpaying for leads).

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Modern real estate transactions require new infrastructure,” Nate Baker, chief executive officer and co-founder of Qualia, said in a statement. Just a few days ago, Walters Kluwer acquired eOriginal , a cloud-based digital lending software for $280 million. The price of the acquisition was not disclosed.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Technology has made many aspects of day-to-day life more seamless than ever, with instant, easy and personalized consumer experiences; however, lending is still difficult. The Origence Mortgage Platform is an end-to-end lending platform that puts the power of modern technology in lenders’ hands, enabling them to close more loans, faster.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The typical house is now 39 years old — a far cry from the modern, move-in ready property that most homebuyers are looking for. Traditional lending approaches are time-consuming when it comes to fix-and-flip properties. Waning agency business. And total active listings? Those are down 24% over the year.

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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. From origination to closing, it covers all lending channels in one system. Their team regularly updates Encompass to make it more user-friendly and adaptable to different business needs.

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Housing Wire

JULY 9, 2024

The CID was in conjunction with a probe “into business practices regarding residential sale-leaseback agreements which may constitute unfair or deceptive acts or practices.” The action in Massachusetts was followed up in February with Connecticut’s commissioner of consumer protection issuing a civil investigative demand (CID) into EasyKnock.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 9, 2021

2021 could still be a very good year for prepared businesses. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. I have, myself, owned and managed numerous title businesses through the decades. Admittedly, a title business is predisposed to slim margins to begin with. How your team manages the business.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2020

If you wanted to do business with millennials, the emerging core of the home buying customer base, at a bare minimum engaging the consumer in a mobile-friendly, online experience was required just to get a seat at the table. Digital lending is easier for companies that were born in the cloud. Of course, disruption is the whole point.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Chris Mozilo: While I’ve spent most of my 30-year career working at large firms, the most I ever learned in the mortgage business was the five years I worked at a small independent mortgage banker. At a small mortgage banker, leadership has to know all aspects of lending. must serve only to support the functions of the business.

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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

JULY 2, 2024

A new report by IDIQ® , a financial intelligence company, details top consumer credit concerns provided by mortgage , real estate, and lending professionals as well as borrowers themselves. Bryan Sullivan is the Chief Operating and Financial Officer at IDIQ.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2021

As homebuyers complete more of the origination process digitally, from asset verification to disclosures, they expect a similarly modern closing ceremony. For businesses and borrowers alike, time is money,” added Jay Arneja, Senior Product Manager.“By Cathleen Schreiner Gates, CEO. Jay Arneja, Senior Product Manager.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 9, 2021

Local, State, and Federal policy can play a significant role in an appraiser’s business – it is important to stay informed about what is happening around us. It may benefit you and your business to stay updated on policy as it relates to the appraisal profession. Policy can affect all segments of the appraisal profession.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The announcement comes after more than a year’s worth of efforts by the FHA to streamline and modernize their FHA loan origination and claims process. Growing and investing in relationships and communities in the long term is one of the many opportunities presented by stricter fair lending regulations. Learn more here!

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Banks are increasingly looking over their shoulders as they cope with regulatory changes, worry about fines and manage business risk, according to a survey by Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions. Fair lending laws and regulations have 60% of respondents very or somewhat concerned. 4 to Sept. It’s no mystery why.

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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). We need to do this starting today to stay relevant and remain a viable option in the lending process! Some of these have been around for many years.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2022

Add to those challenges increased competition in a rising interest rate environment that is choking off refinance business, driving overall mortgage volume down significantly. The post Are these factors creating chaos in your mortgage lending ops? To contact the author of this story: Shamit Vohra at at Shamit.vohra@visionet.com.

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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. It covers structural repairs (such as foundations and new roofs), modernization of kitchens and bathrooms, and energy-efficiency and climate-resiliency projects. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2021

The community lending segment has experienced impressive growth over the last 10 years. As a result, these lenders are more likely to foster a customer base that generates repeat business and referrals. Community-based relationships are a primary reason small to midsize lenders will likely thrive in this new purchase market.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke with David Bernard, senior managing director of Specialized Mortgage Services at Western Alliance Bank , Member FDIC, about warehouse lending and how the warehouse sector and mortgage finance have progressed and continue to evolve. DB: Warehouse lending has evolved beyond traditional boundaries.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 9, 2021

Bank CRA obligations cover far more than their mortgage lending. It extends to their checking and savings accounts, small business and community development debt and equity financing, bank branch locations, financial literacy, grantmaking and more.

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