Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The industry is buzzing with conversations around appraisal modernization — for good reason. Appraisal modernization reduces origination cycle time, bolsters appraiser capacity and helps lenders deliver a more seamless and transparent borrower experience. Here’s a quick rundown of how this modernization can support your success.

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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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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Fortunately, recent innovations in mortgage technology are making homeownership more accessible to military families, and typically, it is independent mortgage bankers and credit unions that specialize in serving military borrowers that are leading the way.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2021

Analytics vendor CoreLogic announced Thursday that it has entered into an enterprise agreement with ICE Mortgage Technology to integrate and automate its core solutions on ICE’s platform, enabling a more streamlined workflow for lenders. How technology can help underwriters work more productively.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Kenon Chen, executive vice president of strategy and growth at Clear Capital , to talk about appraisal modernization and how technology is just part of the solution. SW: Is the end goal of appraisal modernization to replace appraisers?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

However, a year after the GSEs announced new appraisal modernization solutions, as they’re more widely adopted, questions arise. A look into GSE appraisal modernization efforts The GSEs have each offered appraisal waivers on eligible loans for several years. How do the solutions work? Why do we need them? But you already know this.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

The Dawn of a New Appraisal Era In the ever-evolving realm of technology, few innovations have garnered as much attention and promise as blockchain. This article delves deep into how blockchain is set to revolutionize appraisals, offering a fresh perspective to technology professionals keen on staying ahead of the curve.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Ronald Chillemi has been appointed Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Corporate Secretary of Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. He will oversee the legal and compliance departments of the business in this capacity. Ron Chillemi, Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Corporate Secretary of Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. “We

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The real estate industry is racing to find ways that artificial intelligence (AI) can improve business practices. The companies hope Restb.ai’s technology can help ClearValue’s appraisal review clients improve efficiency and quality control while also reducing costs. “Our has been busy on the partnership front.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2023

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Adam Carmel , founder and CEO at Polly , to talk about the ways technology should be delivering ROI for lenders. Sarah Wheeler: The cost to originate a mortgage is higher than ever, while companies have invested more in technology than ever before. What is the disconnect there?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

People who invest in technology often ask the question: is this a “nice to have,” or a “need to have?” Few have the resources to invest in technologies they don’t need. What’s the worst that can happen if we don’t invest in this technology?”. How marketing automation saved Mike’s business. How marketing saved my business.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2023

Achieving digital optimization is a main priority for federal housing agencies, and it’s happening at a time when incorporating technology is becoming a crucial part of the entire industry. We’ve centralized our program so we can be more efficient. We just replatformed our underwriting system (.) For the U.S.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 10, 2024

However, the advent of new digital technologies is creating change by seamlessly connecting these disparate elements, offering a smoother, more integrated experience for both lenders and homeowners. At the core of this transformation is the ability of mortgage bankers to adopt a modern, digital lending platform built within the cloud.

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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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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 2, 2024

Danielle Walker has been promoted to senior vice president, business development, at Xactus. In her new role, Walker oversees business development and operations for Xactus’ property valuation solutions division that includes Appraisal FirewallX, Appraisal ScorecardX and VerisiteX; and its proprietary appraisal/property valuation technology.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

The move allows the lender to have “modernized its mortgage operational processes, boosted productivity and delivered an enhanced borrower experience for its customers,” the company said in a news release. The process to select a new technology partner began for First Community Mortgage (FCM) in mid-2023, the company explained.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2022

a Radian company, is paving the way for lenders, brokers, agents and investors looking to bring their businesses into the 21st century. That’s not where the technology innovations at homegenius end either. homegenius, Inc., For more information on homegenius and innovation you can trust from search to close, visit homegenius.com.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2020

When the concept of big data first emerged, it was a dream based on the need to centralize information so lenders could run analytics to gain insight into the nature of their evolving businesses and the changing demands of customers. Lending technology out of focus. In other cases, the loan officers didn’t trust the technology.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2020

This change, while disruptive and uncomfortable for some, has provoked the rapid adoption of real estate technology, the likes of which we haven’t seen before. Agents, teams and brokerages are now seriously reconsidering the technology platform, tools and services needed to effectively do business today.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Jim and Hal are back from Valuation Expo and are joined by a fascinating guy they met there: Joshua Stephens, a Texas appraiser whose growing firm, WP Appraisers, is experimenting with bold new business models. Categories include “Appraiser of the Year”, “Rising Star”, “Best Technology”, and more.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 12, 2022

Time and time again, proverbs across time and cultures tell a tale of a protagonist who refused to get with the times by refusing to accept modern ways of doing business or new technologies. The post Investing in Appraisal Modernization Can Boost the Bottom Line appeared first on Appraisal Buzz.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

These entities make many other comments about technology, workforce options, modernization and the need for change. And as an appraiser with a master’s degree in information systems, I am also extremely fond of how technology can improve and simplify the complete collateral valuation experience.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2021

As title insurers our business practices and our regulatory oversight are different in every single state,” Stone said. “So There are too many underlying regulatory issues and underlying databases and business practices that evolve differently.”. We’re position well to do that because building that software is our primary business.”.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

With the rapid improvement of AI technology coinciding with the business practice changes outlined in the NAR settlement, many in the proptech industry believe now is the right time for the rise of the AI agent. But unlike reAlpha, Modern Realty is much newer, having officially launched only three months ago. and even worldwide.

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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 25, 2024

These statistics highlight shifting preferences for modern consumers who rely on digital tools to make homebuying decisions. These tours use 360-degree camera technology to give users a first-person view of a home with controls to move between rooms.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 13, 2024

While guaranteeing full repayment of mortgages on time is primarily in the hands of borrowers themselves, lenders can optimize collections with digital technology by making loan repayments easier, more convenient, and fully traceable.

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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. I’ve spent decades leveraging technology to simplify the complex home financing process.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 8, 2024

We have seen new ways of creating the same product, new technologies, new consumer preferences – the demands of time and money have hastened these changes. We all have seen the buzz phrases: appraisal modernization, bifurcation, data collectors, desktop and hybrid appraisals, and observation (rather than Inspection).

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Jun has long been an instrumental leader in our company, consistently creating and scaling innovative solutions across our business,” Wacksman said. “He He has been a key driver of our numerous technology investments to digitize the industry. Prior to these moves, Zillow’s executive team has recently undergone a spate of changes.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

As lenders continue to adjust to a new normal, the pivotal role of technology has become increasingly clear in maximizing productivity and keeping lending pipelines flowing. HousingWire reached out to Chandler to discuss how COVID-19 has propelled a much-needed modernization among lenders. What are some examples of these strategies?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

His responsibilities will include maintaining and expanding Dovenmuehle’s current information technology (IT) infrastructure. There, he modernized the company’s technology infrastructure and optimized business processes, resulting in a 30% increase in operational efficiency.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Rocket Pro TPO tapped Dan Sogorka as its general manager as the wholesale arm of Rocket Mortgage looks to equip broker partners with better technology. In his newly created position, Sogorka will play a mediation role between broker partners and the Rocket Pro TPO leadership team to bring AI technology to the platform.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 5, 2024

Wells Fargo Senior EVP and Head of Technology Bridget Engle Wells Fargo & Company has announced that Bridget Engle has been named Senior EVP and Head of Technology, reporting to Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf and joining the company’s Operating Committee.

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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. He most recently served as EVP and CFO at Sagent Lending Technologies , one of the most important technology platforms in the mortgage industry.

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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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In an industry where managing a web of technology vendors to support LO’s sales and marketing needs has become overwhelmingly complex, inefficient and creates unnecessary security and compliance risks, CANDID is quickly becoming a leader in transforming how mortgage lenders operate.

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