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FOA seeks to ‘modernize’ reverse mortgage outreach efforts to seniors

Housing Wire

It also wants to widely deploy refreshed marketing strategies that are designed to both educate and appeal to older homeowners about the use of home equity in retirement. In 2025, it will begin rolling out new regional and local programs designed to “build our brand profile and drive business in strategic markets,” she said.

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Why is now the time for lenders to modernize their appraisal processes

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently spoke with Erin Reed, vice president of originations, valuations and operations at ServiceLink about approaching appraisal modernization in an innovative way while addressing logistical challenges along the way. . HousingWire: Why should lenders consider appraisal modernization and how can it benefit borrowers?

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ICE Mortgage Technology: An all-in-one solution for the modern mortgage market

Housing Wire

By doing so, ICE helps its clients cut down on mistakes, speed up workflows, and offer a modern lending experience that works better for both borrowers and industry professionals. One of ICE’s main focus points is the platform’s user-friendly design and overall experience.

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The Acra alternative: Inviting all borrowers to the party with non-QM options

Housing Wire

How can today’s mortgage lending market be summed up in one word? In the modern mortgage market , mortgage rates are close to 7%, and the gig economy has pushed some borrowers away from trying to qualify for conventional mortgages. Acra Lending has done precisely that. For them, the word would likely be “flowing.”

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A loan officer’s ultimate guide to appraisal modernization

Housing Wire

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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Mortgage Digitalization 2.0: Moving Beyond Integrations

Appraisal Buzz

In the modern mortgage industry, lenders are not just setting themselves apart on who has the best Super Bowl ad or the biggest branch footprint, but increasingly also on their approach to technology. However, transitioning to a more modern, modular strategy has proven to be difficult and complex.

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Why An Appraiser Union Would Never Work

Appraisal Buzz

Weve been scapegoated, slandered, and kicked to the curb by AMCs and lenders who see us as an inconvenient speedbump rather than a vital part of the lending process. And lets not even get started on how the modernization movement is designed to push us aside in favor of speed and efficiencyaccuracy be damned.

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