Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 31, 2025

Less than three weeks after announcing its intention to acquire digital brokerage platform Redfin in an all-stock transaction, Rocket Companies says it now plans to acquire national mortgage servicer Mr. Cooper Group Inc. trillion in mortgages. also in an all-stock transaction. The deal, if approved, is valued at about $9.4

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

PERSON OF THE WEEK: How is technology helping LOs enhance client and partner relationships in the post-COVID landscape? The post Juan Farias: How Technology is Helping Loan Officers Enhance Client Relationships appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. Q: The COVID crisis caused some big shifts for.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 5, 2025

Kortney Lane-Schafers has been promoted to vice president of growth and client advocacy at Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), which offers data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

million Americans each year, according to the Peak65 report by Alliance for Lifetime Income —understanding the intricacies of reverse mortgages is essential. Our latest research report , developed in partnership with Longbridge Financial , equips you with the knowledge to navigate this growing market and serve your clients effectively.

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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. HousingWire: ICE Mortgage Technology has been making significant investments in product innovation. Tim Bowler: Absolutely.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2023

Higher interest rates pushed up profits for Bank of America (BofA) in the first quarter of 2023, but much like its depository peers, JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo , the mortgage business dropped by double-digits during this period. Mortgage originations totaled $3.9 Mortgage originations totaled $3.9 below the $16.4

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2025

Offer them your empathy, listen twice as much as you talk and you might even build a foundation for a lifelong client relationship. Mortgage Now for the thorniest of thorny conversations in LPMAMA: M ortgage. It also gives you another excellent opportunity to flex your mortgage expertise, which new buyers will love.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The company’s mission is to “revolutionize the mortgage origination business by supporting, growing and aggressively innovating new and existing products, including the popular AIVA artificial intelligence solution and the comprehensive Empower loan origination platform,” Rich Gagliano, Dark Matter Technologies’ CEO, said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2022

For those borrowers historically underserved in the traditional mortgage industry, Deephaven Mortgage has proven that its expertise in the non-QM space can benefit both brokers and borrowers. Shelly Griffin, Senior Vice President, Client Development. Our brokers know we stand by our terms and commitments.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 15, 2024

mortgage industry” and “brings to the table a deep understanding of the Company’s operations, market dynamics, and growth potential,” Voxtur explained in its announcement. He has strong client relationships and valuable experience in mortgage technology,” Yeoman said in a statement.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 3, 2024

Anna Krogh has been promoted to senior vice president and director of business development at Dovenmuehle Mortgage , Inc., a residential mortgage subservicer. A frequent guest speaker at industry events, Krogh has successfully developed numerous new client relationships for Dovenmuehle.

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Housing Wire

JULY 27, 2021

Michael Franco: The last two years in the mortgage industry have certainly been unique. Volatility and dramatic shifts in market activity have forced participants across the mortgage lifecycle to embrace more agile business practices. HousingWire: What’s driving lenders’ need for agility and efficiency in the current market?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Northpointe Bank , a regional bank headquartered in Michigan, will walk away from its correspondent lending business to focus on its retail lending, mortgage warehouse financing division and specialty loan servicing business. Northpointe was the 24th largest correspondent lender , according to Inside Mortgage Finance.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2024

Back in 2008, an artificial housing bubble burst due to reckless mortgage lending and speculative buying, leading to widespread foreclosures and a dramatic drop in home prices. The stock market and housing market crashes of 2008 traced their origins to the unprecedented growth of the subprime mortgage market.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

According to Compass executives, the brokerage will reach this milestone by improving the attach rate of its title and escrow services, launching its joint-venture mortgage services platform OriginPoint during the fourth quarter of 2021, and continuing to expand into more markets.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 15, 2023

It ensures team members understand their duties and responsibilities, helps build quality client relationships and creates a positive work environment. This is how lenders can exceed their customers’ expectations, deliver better borrowing experiences and cultivate stronger relationships within their client base.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2022

First American has also partnered with industry leaders, like Equifax, to create more efficient workflows within FraudGuard, such as enhancements to its Undisclosed Debt Monitoring solution, which allows for automatic, ongoing monitoring of the borrower’s credit report during mortgage origination. Continuous Investment in Enhancements.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2022

This demand for digital business solutions is here to stay and leaders in the mortgage industry are adapting to the changing needs of borrowers everywhere. Leslie Hanna Coatney, client relationship manager at Oliver Title Law, is just one of many customers to convey their gratitude for the eClosing services NotaryCam has provided.

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Inman

JUNE 30, 2023

Mortgage brokers have to undergo specific training to do their jobs, but a higher education degree is not required. Those with an aptitude for hard work and client relationships can find great success over the course of their careers.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

has surged by 20-30%, with more than 5,000 lenders originating mortgages in 2023. This also means that user-friendly platforms and long-lasting client relationships are vital to a private lender’s longevity. trillion in assets under management globally at the start of 2024.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 30, 2024

The Five Star Institute Webinar Series aims to broaden the horizons of the mortgage industry. for 10 years, and currently leads the global servicing contact center operations of PHH Mortgage. for 10 years, and currently leads the global servicing contact center operations of PHH Mortgage.

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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. HW: How has mortgage finance changed in the last few years?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Haley Parker is the area business development manager at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. HW: The housing market is undergoing a serious change, what do you think mortgage professionals should do to stay on top of the changing market? HousingWire: What are you most looking forward to at HW Annual 2022?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A majority of homeowners must sell their current home before they can qualify for a mortgage on their next home due to federal lending requirements around debt-to-income and down payments. Buy before you sell’ (BBYS) products like The Trade-In Mortgage powered by Calque eliminate the stressors caused by financing contingencies.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

The right mortgage services provider is essential to helping wholesale lenders and their brokers thrive in this constantly evolving market. We provide title and closing services in all 50 states, and the broker works with the exact same client service team,” ServiceLink client relationship executive Nicole Blosch said.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2025

The data is pulled from nationwide tax, mortgage and MLS data systems, allowing agents to research and evaluate properties before they impact purchasing decisions. Features National property database access: Provides access to over 160 million properties across the US that include ownership details, mortgage history and tax records.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 19, 2023

It’s fair to say that almost everyone living in a home today worked with a real estate professional to purchase or mortgage their home. Historically, though, professionals let their clients go after the transaction is complete rather than building a moat around the client that assures future transactions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Highlight your adaptability and insight in finding optimal mortgage solutions, regardless of market fluctuations. Comprehensive strategies for staying ahead and amplifying influence Enhance client relationships: Trust is your currency. Let’s turn these changes into wealth!”

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Lora Helt has joined Ascribe , a national provider of residential and commercial valuation, evaluation, property inspection, and REO services to mortgage lenders and servicers, as senior vice president of national sales. Helt is an industry veteran with years of experience in mortgage origination and servicing.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 26, 2024

mortgage industry and demonstrated exceptional leadership. “I With the overwhelming support of our shareholders, employees, and clients, we are poised to build on our successes and address the challenges from the past. Throughout his tenured career, Marshall has garnered a wealth of experience within the U.S.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This combination is highly effective for agents needing to keep track of the latest MLS listings and manage client relationships efficiently. Buying Options See Details Pros + Cons Pros: Custom client CRM pipelines Built-in hyperlocal SEO features Option to book a demo Cons: Minimum of 10 users required.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 15, 2024

mortgage industry and demonstrated exceptional leadership. He has strong client relationships and valuable experience in mortgage technology.” “I Prior to that, he was CEO of Benutech, a real estate data and technology provider that was acquired by Voxtur in 2021.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 10, 2024

Tyrrell has more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage, finance, and technology industries. This includes serving as president of ICE Mortgage Technology, as well as in various leadership roles at Ellie Mae, including chief operating officer, prior to its acquisition in 2020. “It

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 10, 2024

Tyrrell brings more than 25 years of experience in the mortgage, finance, and technology industries to Optimal Blue. This includes serving as president of ICE Mortgage Technology, as well as in various leadership roles at Ellie Mae, including chief operating officer, prior to its acquisition in 2020. “It

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Some popular real estate newsletter content includes: Market updates Featured listings Industry news Local news Community events Agent profiles Investment opportunities No matter what content you choose to include, your real estate newsletter should serve as a meaningful touchpoint that continuously builds your client relationships.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2023

“Sellers have brought up the affordability issue with housing and they have wondered how much resources buyers have and if they would be able to now all of a sudden potentially pay a buyer’s agent fee on top of their mortgage down payment and closing costs,” Alperin said.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2022

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) announced late last year that it would turn the appraisal space on its head by launching an in-house appraisal program. We’re going to take one of the biggest negatives in the mortgage industry out of play,” Ishbia said. UWM’s headquarters in Pontiac, Michigan.

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