Appraisal Buzz

JULY 30, 2021

Paradatec , an AI-based document classification and data extraction technology company for mortgage loan processing, is joining CoreLogic to support CoreLogic HMDA Check, a loan auditing tool that leverages automation to help lenders comply with the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2021

Remote online notarization company ProperSign announced a new electronic signature tool called QuickSign, which offers both RON and eSign capabilities. Between the RON capability and QuickSign, professionals no longer have to shop for two different tools,” said Wyatt Long, ProperSign vice president. Currently, 32 U.S.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2022

LoanLogics this week rolled out LoanBeam Wage, a new automated tool that enables lenders to calculate borrower’s income quickly by using paper-based paystubs and W2s. Paper and PDF documents, such as paystubs and W2 forms, are used to qualify borrower income on roughly 70% of all applications containing wages.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Today, while the mortgage industry has the technology to support this, we’re still in the early stages of determining how it should be used. With the advances we’re seeing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Robotic Process Automation, we have become experts at configuring our technology to meet the changing needs of lenders.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

As the country embraces technology now more than ever, lenders and title companies have an opportunity to embrace the possibilities of mortgage technology to connect with consumers in new ways and grow their businesses. Having any extra tools is going to go a long way in protecting yourself,” he said.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke to Sandra Madigan, EVP of product strategy – servicing technology at ICE Mortgage Technology , about improving the home buying and ownership experience with technology and how the industry can do so thoughtfully. What do you think the disconnect is there, and do you see this changing in the future?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We’ve experienced the important role technology can play in helping homeowners access the tools and solutions their mortgage servicer is offering. We’re using] our technology to help homeowners and servicers alike facilitate more convenient and more equitable access to loan products and closings.”.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Mortgage tech startup Staircase says it has launched a tool that enables mortgage insurers to automate the underwriting of non-delegated mortgage insurance (MI) policies for lenders at about half of the typical cost. The post Staircase debuts tool to automate non-delegated mortgage insurance underwriting appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

Over the last several years, significant technology trends continue to change the way people interact and work, and collateral valuation is no exception. This unique valuation offering is bolstered by the industry’s largest, most comprehensive database of property and homeowner information and recorded document images.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

I sat down with Tim Bowler, president of ICE Mortgage Technology, a business unit of ICE, to talk about the company’s mortgage automation strategy — and what keeps him up at night. SW: ICE Mortgage Technology is known for its focus on automation. Sarah Wheeler: ICE’s acquisition of Black Knight just closed today.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A survey from mortgage technology firm Cloudvirga , conducted in September, gathered insights from more than 1,000 millennial and Gen Z respondents, the majority of whom were first-time buyers under the age of 40. Moskver expects that percentage to decrease over time as digital tools become more common.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore practical ways title companies can leverage AI to stay competitive in a fast-changing landscape, offering actionable tips to help you integrate these emerging tools responsibly and efficiently. AI-powered tools like Grammarly and Copy.ai This might include documents like deeds and title policies.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This includes taking a selfie and uploading their official identification documents. We’ve long since allowed people to use the platform with their team or our notaries, so we started to see people use the tool to secure wire information or cash disbursement or a seller-side deal that didn’t need to be notarized.”

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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. The LOS should serve as the central hub of the tech stack, allowing lenders to orchestrate their entire business from a single system of record.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Technology is at the core of everyday real estate operations. Understanding the cybersecurity landscape While technological advancements have streamlined processes, they’ve also introduced new risks. Whether it’s CRM software , document management systems, or communication platforms, prioritizing data security is paramount.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 5, 2024

Candor Technology has launched PreQual, a patented borrower prequalification service that leverages artificial intelligence to deliver instant results and borrower insights across conventional and FHA loans. We are thrilled to introduce Candor’s PreQual product to the mortgage lending industry,” says Mark Hinshaw, CEO at Candor Technology. “By

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The survey questioned recent homeowners, the majority of whom were first-time buyers, a series of questions about their experience during the mortgage application and closing process, including their perceptions on the use of technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and automated communications. What Does the Future Hold?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

From maintaining customer relationships to preparing documents, brokers do it all. CF Wholesale provides brokers with the resources and technology to drive their business and serve their clients. At CF Wholesale, we give them the tools to self-serve. And due to today’s booming housing market, they’re having to do even more.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Paradatec , a provider of AI-based document classification and data extraction technology for mortgage loan processing, now offers its software via the cloud. That means lenders and servicers can easily access the company’s automated AI and machine learning tools via the cloud.

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Housing Wire

JULY 24, 2024

RealReports , a proptech firm that offers an artificial intelligence-based platform for property data , announced a new partnership this week with the San Francisco Association of Realtors (SFAR) to provide access to its tool to an estimated 5,000 members in the Bay Area. The industry is at a crossroads.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

By writing and maintaining all of the code along with investing heavily in putting together a world class modern IT infrastructure that efficiently leverages a mix of modern technologies like the public cloud and API based software architectures, UWM has been able to turn on a dime and stay well ahead of shifts in the market utilizing technology.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2024

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) announced new enhancements to its artificial intelligence -based chatbot on Wednesday, including the ability for brokers to “chat with documents,” calculate income immediately and help identify products that match borrowers’ needs. The company said a loan can be imported to the system by uploading a 3.4

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Tax payment history, legal documents and zoning information are also available at the push of a button. The marketing intelligence tools speak to the future, giving users the power to uncover market trends, customer preferences, partnerships and other predictive data.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Over half of Realtors said that social media was their top lead-generating technology tool, according to a new survey report from the National Association of Realtors. Other top lead generating tools included customer relationship management (31%) and MLS sites (28%).

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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. There are approximately 55 million files currently held by document custodians, which is expected to grow to 61 million by 2025.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2024

Fannie Mae announced on Wednesday the availability of a new web-based option for its income calculator tool, which is designed to “help mortgage professionals serve the growing number of mortgage applicants in the U.S. The new option for the tool is available at no additional cost and can be accessed via the company’s website.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Ocrolus , an AI-driven financial document automation platform, has launched an enhanced dashboard for mortgage lenders, the company announced on Tuesday. This new tool will combine in one product three of the capabilities that single out Ocrolus: classifying, capturing and analyzing.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

With the addition of Mortgage Insurance Center, Encompass now offers lenders a full array of tools and ordering options to digitally initiate and complete mortgage transactions on ICE technology,” said Tim Bowler, president of ICE Mortgage Technology.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2024

Add mortgage tech firm Guideline Buddy to the list of companies with an artificial intelligence -powered chat tool. The new tool is designed to help loan officers, processors and underwriters instantly find the relevant mortgage guidelines they need.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Amerivest brings experienced agents and a suite of technology and education tools — covering marketing , business management, customer relationship management (CRM) and document management solutions — that will integrate into Real’s platform. The merger with Real marks a new chapter for Ballarino.

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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. Revolution will implement Tavant’s document, credit, and collateral analyses solutions later this year.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 4, 2022

As a result, closings today fall on a spectrum of digitization, with benefits that increase with each component that is digitized and each document that is electronically signed (eSigned). On one end are traditional wet-ink signed closings, where all documents are signed in ink. eMortgage challenges.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

LauraMac, a provider of mortgage loan review SaaS technology, announced on Thursday that it has integrated with LoanLogics IDEA , an intelligent document processing and data extraction technology. LoanLogics provides lenders technology to automate the mortgage process.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

Using its proprietary AI technology, the San Francisco-based company digitizes all loans regardless of type and allows borrowers to preview and electronically sign closing documents before a signing appointment. It supports one in four residential real estate transactions in the country, according to the firm.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

They are asking for speed, transparency and accessibility to documents, account information and customer service. However, servicers can use this time to further develop technological tools and processes to improve the experience, access, and interaction throughout the life of the customer’s mortgage.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

In order to have time available to invest in these activities, agents and their brokerages have employed a wide variety of technology tools that simplify and streamline managing client relationships and marketing, as well as platforms that help agents manage documents and track transactions through the closing process.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 12, 2024

The paper was co-authored by several BlackFin executives and mortgage technology leaders from other organizations, including Chuck Iverson at Mason-McDuffie Mortgage and Maria Moskver at Cloudvirga. They argue that understanding the technology is imperative when choosing a specific tool to deploy. “In

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