Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In this HousingWire executive conversation, Chris Kennedy , Director of Sales and Business Development at RiskSpan , explores the key recapture strategies that lenders can follow to maximize profit in the 2025 real estate market. He stresses the importance of optimizing recapture workflows in the new market with new tools and strategies.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2021

Custodians are responsible for storing mortgage collateral documents on behalf of the investor for the life of the loan – 30 years, plus ~4 years after the mortgage is paid in full. The GSEs require this certification be completed before they securitize and sell the mortgage to investors.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week announced the launch of a new program designed to allow for the purchase, refinance or renovation of manufactured housing under a loan program sponsored by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

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Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2022

“Blockchain can provide enhanced protections and transparency in the ownership process for consumers and real-time settlement for investors, replacing trust with truth to create a faster, more efficient process for everyone. The post Figure and Apollo complete ownership transfer via blockchain appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

was acquired by Presidio Investors in 2018. “It has been an exciting six-year journey to see Alliant National dramatically increase its footprint and develop tools to scale and to assist its customers,” Chris Puscasiu, the managing partner of Presidio Investors, said in a statement. .

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This team during my tenure has done the yeoman’s work of really amplifying, collecting and gathering all the loan-level data that is in our securities to be able to disclose that data to investors, so they really understand what’s in the pools that they’re buying and what they’re investing in.”

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

The continuous development of loss mitigation tools and practices in the mortgage industry will play an essential part in preventing future foreclosures, but additional safety nets — particularly for those mortgage customers who belong to historically disadvantaged populations — will play a critical role in thinning the racial wealth gap.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2024

This is an encouraging development for the housing market and in particular first-time homebuyers who are sensitive to changes in housing affordability. More than 57% of investors have priced in at least a quarter-point cut in March, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Another example is the LIDAR that’s now available on iPhones, which adds a whole other dynamic to developing point cloud technology to gather measurements and spatial information about anything that you’re scanning. Now, we’re giving a fully transparent data package to the appraiser that they have to use to develop their opinions.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2022

Minneapolis-based CarVal Investors , a global alternative investment manager and long-time player in the mortgage market, has launched a real estate mortgage investment conduit, or REMIC, that plans to work with loan originators around the country to develop and acquire innovative nonagency mortgage products.

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Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2024

Cianciolo will serve as head of business development, Graf as senior vice president of operations and Joerg as chief investment officer. HomePace products address a critical and sizable market need, and will be a powerful tool in our arsenal. In February, EasyKnock completed a $28 million Series D funding round.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2023

Revolution Mortgage today launched Tavant’s Decision Analysis solution, a tool for underwriters and quality control that can integrate with lender ecosystems. In December, Brian Covey, former vice president of loanDepot, joined Revolution Mortgage as executive vice president of strategy and development.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 20, 2024

They also discuss fintech developments for loan officers, recruitment and even the CPO’s favorite hamburger. Thrive also delivered new technology that Lower hadn’t previously used, allowing the company to offer in-house tech tools and partnership solutions that bring unique value to consumers.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Implementing a proactive QC strategy yields several benefits: Reduction in loan defects Improved loan quality Enhanced investor confidence Decreased repurchase risk Lenders who adopt this forward-thinking approach often find themselves ahead of the curve in terms of loan quality and regulatory compliance.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Quality control also ensures that mortgage loans meet investor and regulatory standards, which minimize the risk of defaults and foreclosures adversely impacting local markets. ’ Can you explain its key functionalities and how it helps lenders ensure compliance with investor requirements and enhance their QC processes?

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2021

COVID19 certainly accelerated development and focus on servicing, coming out of 2019 with record low default and foreclosure.”. Servicers must be powered by nimble technology to be heroes to borrowers, stalwarts to investors, and stewards of consumer protection to regulators. How modernized servicing creates customers for life.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

In preparation for that influx, asset managers, servicers and investors need to ensure they have the tools and technology to successfully navigate this unpredictable time. Clients can utilize real-time and customizable reporting, as well as direct data warehouse access,” said Rebecca Smith, VP, Sales and Business Development.

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Housing Wire

MAY 30, 2024

The company is developing policy and implementation plans for the instrument, and plans to roll out a term sheet that will include a 30-day public comment period that is expected sometime in June. NRMLA President Steve Irwin told RMD that the association looks forward to engaging with the company on the development.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology is designed to enable users to manage their entire lending workflow in one place, from the customer’s initial point of thought through investor delivery. Every lender and investor has their own unique approach to doing business and their own mix of channels they utilize.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2021

The IPO gives the cloud-based software company the ammunition to grow market share , develop new products and dive deeper into various sectors within fintech, including consumer banking and auto. Blend’s investors are betting that the firm can be much more than the tech that underpins mortgage application processing.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 12, 2020

This morning, Blend President Tim Mayopoulos (and former CEO of Fannie Mae ) told me that Blend didn’t necessarily “need” the funding but saw the value in accelerating its product development plans. To that end, Blend plans to use the new capital to invest in product development such as speeding up the release of its digital closing solution.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Mortgage loan buybacks, often referred to as repurchases, occur when a loan sold to an investor or GSE fails to meet the agreed-upon underwriting, legal, or regulatory standards. Loan buybacks also harm investors by introducing volatility and diminishing returns. Documentation issues : Missing or inadequate documentation.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 9, 2021

They are seeing their bottom line increase from helping self-employed borrowers, real estate investors, and those with credit events who fall outside Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Our Investor Cash Flow product falls closely behind that with a significant share of volume. And we are here helping all of these deserving people.

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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. Artificial intelligence and other tools help lenders originate loans more effectively without staffing up, so to speak.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2023

Black Knight recently launched a web portal that enables clients, third-party providers and their developers to access the company’s application programming interfaces (APIs) across the mortgage life cycle. Its new tools also allow lenders to cut costs in a higher-rate environment.

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2022

Founded in 2000, Irvine, California-based Inco-Check leverages its proprietary web-based platform to support GSE, regulatory agency, and investor requirements. A group of investors led by Ocean Avenue Capital Partners provided equity capital in the transaction. Presented by: DataVerify . Berkery Noyes & Co.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 27, 2024

As you plan your 2025, its important to be intentional about including self-development activities. This book offers tools and techniques for critical reasoning, avoiding biases, and understanding probabilities. She developed training materials, classes, and coaching programs for her fellow introverts.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Michael Keaton, SVP, Subservicing Business Development, Onity Group Inc. For over a year, we have been testing and training our voicebot and our online chatbot, both with the goal of using these tools to answer homeowner questions more quickly and enhance homeowner satisfaction. How has your strategy evolved over the past year?

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2023

While the markets have already “priced in” this rate hike, which was widely expected, most investors are already wondering what it would take for the central bank to lift rates again later this year. Unfortunately, the Fed does not have the right tools to tackle high housing costs in the U.S., The CME FedWatch Tool showed a 98.9%

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

There are too many factors involved in implementing a lender’s strategy to go too deeply into the technology here, but regardless of how the lender wants to run the business, there are tools available that can make that happen. Each lender is different and so their use of these tools will differ. Two things I will say about technology.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The app offers potential buyers tools to find, research and bid on homes via a competitive auction format. Our app is a must-have for real estate investors,” said Michael Jansta, general manager of Hubzu in a statement. Since 2009, it has facilitated the more than 4.5 million bids and the sale of more than 225,000 homes.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 16, 2024

As a legal and business strategist, I saw an opportunity to address an unmet need, helping clients navigate the evolving regulatory landscape in an area critical to lenders, servicers, investors, and debt buyers. Q: What tools do you feel any legal expert needs to survive and thrive in today’s marketplace?

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Housing Wire

MAY 3, 2024

Right now, with bans being put on short-term rentals in big cities like New York City, and travelers demanding luxury rentals more and more as they develop a taste for premium amenities, privacy, and unique offerings, the short-term rental market is in the midst of a transformative phase. million by 2026.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Snatching up first-time homebuyers is akin to striking gold — since developing a relationship with them can mean a loyal client for life. Use this tool: Market Leader Market Leader is like your all-in-one tool for real estate leads. Use this tool: FloDesk Looking for a way to make your brand pop? The best part?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

16 (or during the 14 days following that date), according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the state’s Employment Development Department. The APIs connect directly to existing systems through a single integration for lenders, investors and system providers. TechCrunch first reported the layoffs on Friday.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It is an essential tool that allows agents to clearly communicate a pricing benchmark for a property. Like you, as a real estate agent, I have prepared many reports analyzing pricing trends to help provide guidance to buyers, sellers and investors alike. CMA reports are simple and effective tools. More on that later.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Appraisal Quality Control and Appraisal Quality Assurance create a revision request minefield filled with Lender and Investor tailored appraisal reporting requirements and preferences. It is highly probable that the appraiser has developed the adjustments based on one of the acceptable methods of adjustment analysis (i.e.

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