Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2020

When the concept of big data first emerged, it was a dream based on the need to centralize information so lenders could run analytics to gain insight into the nature of their evolving businesses and the changing demands of customers. Lending technology out of focus. Joe Camerieri, EVP Mortgage Cadence. But there is still a problem.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) on Thursday released a new white paper , which argues that Section 8 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is in need of reform and modernization to better reflect “today’s highly-regulated mortgage market.” It was originally overseen by the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JULY 5, 2022

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital rolled out two application programming interfaces (APIs) that aim to make adopting and deploying modern valuation solutions easier, ultimately closing loans faster. Using automated valuation models “leads to relatively lower racial gaps,” according to Freddie Mac. .

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2024

Fifth Third Bank, an Ohio-based regional bank, moved its origination and servicing operations to Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Mortgage Technology ’s end-to-end mortgage technology ecosystem, the companies announced on Tuesday. That is a common goal we share.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2024

Roof AI , an artificial intelligence -powered sales assistant that helps real estate and mortgage companies generate revenue across their business units, announced the integration of OpenAI ’s technology into its system, significantly boosting its capabilities.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2023

and Bradford Technologies announced their partnership at the Valuation Expo in Las Vegas on Monday. As part of the partnership, Restb.ai’s AI technology will be integrated into Bradford Technologies’ report quality control processes. Computer vision and AI solutions provider Restb.ai

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Our profession has been abuzz the last year or two with regards to the GSEs being mandated to modernize the appraisal profession. Why are appraisers essentially being excluded from the conversation about modernizing the profession? Technology. Simply stated, good technology is as important as the collaborative process.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2020

This change, while disruptive and uncomfortable for some, has provoked the rapid adoption of real estate technology, the likes of which we haven’t seen before. Agents, teams and brokerages are now seriously reconsidering the technology platform, tools and services needed to effectively do business today.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The new search paradigm for real estate The introduction of artificial intelligence overviews is changing how users consume information online. Traditional top-of-funnel searches like “how-to” topics and basic informational queries now stem from AI-generated overviews on search result pages.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Kenon Chen, executive vice president of strategy and growth at Clear Capital , to talk about appraisal modernization and how technology is just part of the solution. SW: Is the end goal of appraisal modernization to replace appraisers?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The rule applies existing protections for residential mortgages to borrowers who seek PACE loans to upgrade or renovate their homes through clean energy technology. PACE loans are typically marketed via door-to-door sales by independent brokers who work with contractors who perform the modernization and enhancement work.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 31, 2023

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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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2022

With the recent news about desktop appraisals, appraisal technology is top of mind for many. HousingWire recently spoke with Reggora co-founder and CTO Will Denslow about the role of technology in appraisal innovation. How will this affect appraisal technology moving forward? How can technology help mitigate this issue?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

The public response to the recent Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Request for Information on appraisal-related issues was significant, with 164 unique written comments. These entities make many other comments about technology, workforce options, modernization and the need for change. The axe can do nothing on its own.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 5, 2023

Achieving digital optimization is a main priority for federal housing agencies, and it’s happening at a time when incorporating technology is becoming a crucial part of the entire industry. It goes back to the access to data when making informed, data-driven decisions, Bell noted. We just replatformed our underwriting system (.)

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2025

Recognizing the most innovative technology providers in the mortgage industry, MortgagePoints Tech Excellence Awards highlight the companies that have developed cutting-edge solutions, improved operational efficiencies, and have enhanced the mortgage process through technology. For more information, visit [link].

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

The new HUD.gov embodies these qualities and continues to build on our pledge to be mission-minded and fulfill our statutory responsibilities while efficiently and effectively providing vital information to the American public. HUD has been on a yearslong road to modernize its technology systems.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2022

The variety of modern digital solutions offered by the homegenius family of companies helps add a level of quality and efficiency to nearly every point in the home buying and selling process, all the way from search to close and beyond. That’s not where the technology innovations at homegenius end either. homegenius, Inc.,

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 23, 2024

By assessing potential limitations upfront, I can inform my clients of any obstacles that may affect the operation, such as restricted zones, weather conditions, or Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) that may arise. While this may sound excessive, modern apps make it easy to verify airspace conditions quickly.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

The Dawn of a New Appraisal Era In the ever-evolving realm of technology, few innovations have garnered as much attention and promise as blockchain. This article delves deep into how blockchain is set to revolutionize appraisals, offering a fresh perspective to technology professionals keen on staying ahead of the curve.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2023

In the proposal’s supplementary information section, HUD explains that the rule as currently enforced is simply outdated, and does not account for modern methods of communication that would comply with the protection of the involved parties’ personal information.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Servicing teams must manage shifting delinquency rates, regulatory demands that may pivot with each new administration, and ever-increasing operational costs while keeping their fingers on the pulse of the modern consumer and advancing technology. Providing guidance and support during this process will be crucial for servicers in 2025.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2022

With first hand knowledge of how complex and time consuming appraisals can be, Reggora is motivated to streamline and modernize the process, benefiting appraisers, lenders and buyers themselves. As appraisal modernization continues to take shape, Reggora is uniquely positioned to lead its customers through the ever changing landscape.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Here it is: another article about appraisal modernization. The FHFA RFI responses to appraisal modernization are a treasure trove of insight into ideas and options for modernization from a wide variety of respondents. Based on these classifications, additional information would be input.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

Fortunately, there is a way around this for the well-informed. Servicing software improves efficiency and customer satisfaction Modern mortgage servicing software gives lenders an edge thats so efficient, it almost seems unfair. Digital technologies help lenders reduce errors, cut costs, and shorten processing times.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 8, 2022

In a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors , floor plans ranked as the third most desired listing feature for homebuyers, after photos and detailed listing information. In 24 hours, the floor plan sketching technology provides a high-resolution floor plan file of the house, the company said. “By have floor plans.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 27, 2025

The drive toward modernization has led to technological advancements and more data-driven valuations, which leaves many appraisers at a crossroads: while these changes can lead to greater efficiency and fairer home valuations, adopting new tech can be scary. The residential appraisal profession is at a transformational moment.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

And nobody understands the modern day law officer better than I do, because I’m one of them. So you have to give your clients everything you have and we focus here on is certainty and speed, utilizing our tools like Same-Day Mortgage and all the different technologies that go into our platform. SB: Our technology is amazing.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced on Thursday the launch of a new portal for the Department of Housing and Urban Development ’s Single Family Mortgage Asset Recovery Technology (SMART) system. The FHA, Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) and mainframe modernization were placed as top priorities.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose , CIO at Class Valuation , to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can actually protect appraisers. You can now glean condition and quality information through image recognition.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development ’s (HUD) reliance on its legacy appraisal processing system, the Loan Application Management System,” FHA said in an informational notice. Catalyst has been seen as a positive development in the ongoing effort to modernize the technology infrastructure of the federal housing agencies.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 13, 2024

While guaranteeing full repayment of mortgages on time is primarily in the hands of borrowers themselves, lenders can optimize collections with digital technology by making loan repayments easier, more convenient, and fully traceable.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

Better, faster, cheaper has long been the promise of technology in the mortgage industry. Some may argue whether today’s technology is that much better than the tools we used in the past, particularly in the servicing business where many still use platforms designed and first built decades ago. Tripping over our own technology.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

These statistics highlight shifting preferences for modern consumers who rely on digital tools to make homebuying decisions. These tours use 360-degree camera technology to give users a first-person view of a home with controls to move between rooms.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 13, 2021

This tipping point came after several years of rapid technology growth in our industry. The trends we elaborated on two years ago, pre-COVID, are now the standard: Digital is the new normal and technology is now the price of entry rather than a competitive advantage. And that would not have happened without leveraging technology.

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 2, 2025

New ACI Sky Workbench Platform is Designed to Modernize Appraisal Processes SANTA ANA, Calif. Designed by appraisers for appraisers, Workbench modernizes appraisal workflows, enabling valuation professionals to take on additional assignments and complete them faster and with greater accuracy, while reducing the need for revisions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Year to year, the evolution of computer technology can be staggering. Drone mapping is replacing manned aerial flyovers such as Google Earth , a technology the industry has relied on for decades. Informative data such as deer stands, utilities, hog damage etc. can be laid on top of the drone imagery for mapping. Bottom Line.

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