Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 4, 2025

Such was the case with University Federal Credit Union Chief Lending Officer Christy Soukhamneut who spoke on the podcast Lessons From Last Time with Ken Perry about her own personal challenges in navigating the past few years, which featured the COVID shutdown followed by a deteriorating and volatile mortgage market.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A California regulator has revoked the residential mortgage lending license of LoanSnap , the latest in a series of difficulties for the fintech lender. The state’s banking commission also charged the firm with violations of the Truth in Lending Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

Mortgage and title clients are undergoing a significant transformation with the shift from Encompass Software Development Kit (SDK) to Encompass Partner Connect (EPC). GridBase is a proven leader in title and lending technology, offering a seamless, coding-free solution that simplifies migration while enhancing operational workflows.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Department of the Treasury ’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund announced on Wednesday that it has awarded 48 organizations a total of $246.4 million to develop affordable housing and community facilities. territories including Guam and Puerto Rico.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This decline in small-dollar mortgage lending has had a significant impact on homeownership in the U.S., The “Socioeconomic Consequences” report explores the decline in small-dollar mortgage lending and its impact on homeownership in three U.S. particularly in low-income communities. cities: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; St.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2024

loanDepot has promoted Viviana Abarca, who has worked for the mortgage lender for the past 11 years, to managing director of mortgage lending operations. Abarca joined loanDepot as an underwriter in 2013 and became vice president of lending operations in 2021. billion in mortgages, down from $5.3 billion in the previous quarter.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In August 2023 , the bank disclosed it was under investigation by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) after the nonprofit organization filed a complaint alleging violations of the U.S. Fair Lending Act. metropolitan areas from 2018 through 2021. HSBC has committed $10 million in loan subsidies, including $3.5

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

Planet Home Lending hired Matt Kingsborough as regional sales manager, the Connecticut-based lender, servicer and asset manager announced Thursday. Kingsborough has more than 20 years of experience in mortgage lending and will be responsible for driving the company’s expansion plans in the western U.S.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Digital mortgage automation solution provider Floify launched a lending platform for mortgage brokers built on the foundation of the Floify point-of-sale (POS) platform. is a software development company that offers a digital loan origination and POS system for the mortgage industry. in an $87 million deal in 2021.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

Figure Lending LLC is now operating under the umbrella of Figure Technology Solutions , independent of CEO Mike Cagney ’s Figure Technologies. to take its lending division, LendCo , public. JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Jefferies Financial Group Inc. —

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

Connecticut-headquartered mortgage servicer and lender Planet Home Lending has hired Doug Long as senior vice president and divisional sales manager. As the 12th-largest mortgage lender , Planet Home Lending posted an origination volume of $25 billion in 2023, a 5.3% decline from 2022, according to Inside Mortgage Finance.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Pete Stebbins, 90, initially joined Fairway in 2012 and currently works as director of business development in the companys Madison, Wisconsin, office. Josh Kilty (left), senior vice president of reverse lending at Fairway, presents a lifetime achievement award to Pistol Pete Stebbins.

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Housing Wire

JULY 10, 2024

The complexities of Non-QM lending demand a strategic approach that combines innovation, efficiency, and resilience. Acra Lending has positioned itself at the forefront of this sector by investing in its workforce, optimizing processes, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and building a robust infrastructure. Craig Timmins.:

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The rise of private lending Private lenders disrupted the monopoly of traditional banks and the private lending market has since seen a remarkable rise, reaching $1.5 With the rise of private lending comes an increase in competition, from new and traditional lenders.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 23, 2025

Dunmor , a provider of bridge, fix and flip, ground-up construction and DSCR rental loans for real estate developers, has received a minority equity investment from Newfi Lending , a non-agency mortgage lender owned by funds managed by Apollo Global Management. The investment is an expansion of the partnership announced in June 2024.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Guild Mortgage announced on Thursday that it has hired Nora Guerra, who worked at Freddie Mac for more than five years, as its senior vice president of community lending solutions. According to Guild, Guerra is tasked with developing and expanding its programs, policies, and initiatives directed toward attainable homeownership.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 21, 2025

Glen Messina But Messina also explained that a major potential growth area for the company is the proprietary reverse mortgage market, which has much higher lending limits than can be found in the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed HECM program. announced that it had developed a new proprietary product called EquityIQ.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 16, 2025

Im looking forward to accelerating innovation through a robust data strategy centered on AI, customer-centric product development and solutions that deliver real impact for our clients. Flynn has more than two decades of experience in real estate and financial technology.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

If we learned anything from HousingWire’s recent AI Summit , artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping lending by streamlining processes, reducing costs, and enhancing the overall borrower experience. In addition, the regulatory environment is ever-changing and with it comes increased burdens on the lending industry.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

Nonbank mortgage originator Change Lending will become a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLB-SF). We welcome a partnership with the FHLB-SF to enhance our strength and reach as America’s CDFI,” said Steven Sugarman , founder of the Change Company, the parent company of Change Lending. “We

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2024

Home-equity lending overall found its wings in 2023 as a number of independent mortgage banks ramped up product lines over the course of the year — despite a bump in the road in the third quarter when mortgage rates surged past 7%. Morgan have done a great job of developing those channels for securitizations. Lenders like J.P.

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Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2024

The former reverse mortgage team from Norcom Mortgage in Avon, Connecticut — which elected not to move to CMG Financial following its acquisition of Norcom last month — has selected Texas-based Supreme Lending as its new home, with John Luddy serving as SVP of reverse lending. And if they’re interested, that’s great.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

How can today’s mortgage lending market be summed up in one word? Acra Lending has done precisely that. Acra Lending is a proven leader in the space, and it has adapted and thrived despite market shifts. higher interest rates and elevated home prices create openings for non-QM lending. billion to $3.47

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

Name Job Title Company Name Alejandro Franco Vice President of Finance and Controller Cairn Real Estate Holdings Allyson Jackson Executive Vice President Finance and Treasury Planet Home Lending Amit Arora Chief Investment Officer Opendoor Andrey Gunin Chief Financial Officer A&D Mortgage Bill Warden Chief Financial Officer Dark Matter Brandon (..)

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

With traditional home equity lending increasingly out of reach for many Americans, the industry is just starting to adapt to these new economic realities and develop innovative ways to provide homeowners with the financial flexibility they need precisely when they need it.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This approach integrates QC principles throughout the lending process, from application to servicing. This focus aligns with Fannie Mae’s QC requirements and reflects the growing importance of data in the lending process.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rules still require such signatures on certain documents, the company explained. Now, were bringing that same innovation and efficiency to reverse mortgages, streamlining the process and aligning it more closely with forward lending.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While increases in the index point to looser credit, a decrease in the MCAI suggests tighter lending requirements. Conventional lending programs that are not subject to conforming loan restrictions are examined by the Jumbo MCAI, whereas those that are are examined by the Conforming MCAI.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2025

Blend’s developed enhancements some of which are already live at CrossCountry Mortgage, with others set to launch in 2025 include branch- and LO-level configurations. These allow CrossCountry to tailor workflows, branding and operational settings at the branch level to maintain consistency across its branches. ” .

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 10, 2025

However, customized integrations are expensive and time consuming, and lenders often spend a disproportionate amount of their technology and engineering resources just integrating vendors, rather than developing tech that actually drives differentiation. Those who dont will fall behind. The path forward may not be easy, but it is necessary.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2025

Your feedback will help drive the conversation on AI-powered solutions in mortgage lending. Your insights will help guide the development of next-generation tools and solutions that support the industrys growth and efficiency. Take the survey today! Bonus: Win one of three $50 Amazon gift cards !

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Better began partnering with big data firm Palantir in 2022 to develop the platform. Gains in productivity mean fewer additions to operations staff per LO in this lending cycle, he added. Better claims it has funded more than $100 billion in mortgages since 2016.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In this monograph, we discuss the absolute necessity of developing more than one skill set as part of becoming a competent and professional real estate appraiser. This means continually learning and developing new skills to stay ahead of the curve. Another way to develop new skills is to seek out opportunities to learn from mentors.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 10, 2024

announced this week the appointment of Gabe Bodner to the head of its 55-plus lending division which includes its reverse mortgage business. James Hecht, the companys CEO , said, We are confident that Gabes leadership will bring fresh energy and innovative strategies to our 55-plus lending division.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

Name Job Title Company Name Aaron Heidorn Director of Software Engineering & Infrastructure Cloudvirga Aaron Smith Director, Sales CubiCasa Adrian Provost Chief Executive Officer Realty ONE Group Terminus Ana LeBlanc Human Resources Director InterLinc Mortgage Annie Lemon Producing Branch Manager Gold Star Mortgage Financial Anthony Russo Diamond (..)

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Nationwide direct mortgage lender US Mortgage Corporation announced the appointment of Alana Dorbandt as its new vice president and division lending manager. In the new role, Dorbandt will lead the company’s expansion into the Southwest Region.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) will co-host the “Mortgage Market Resilience and Access to Credit Summit” on Tuesday, October 15 at HUD’s headquarters. Ginnie Mae and the U.S. Click here for a complete event agenda and participant details.

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