Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

driven tool, enabling us to capitalize on trends that drive performance, she said. She cited the full integration of the companies retail platforms, and the expansion of the proprietary second-lien reverse mortgage product to become a key fixture of the companys strategy including by making it available to wholesale partners.

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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

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

MAY 31, 2022

By working with more precise tools, industry professionals will gain important insights to both maintain a competitive edge in the current market and position themselves for future success. For more information on homegenius and innovation you can trust from search to close, visit homegenius.com. homegenius, Inc.,

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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. Borrowers also benefit from convenient online access to statements and real-time account information.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

They need to be detailed, informative, capture the essence of the property and grab a readers attention all at once and with limited words not easy! ZPA is a great tool to gain exposure for your listings and show your expertise on one of the most popular listing platforms in the country. Visit Zillow Premier Agent 4.

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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Describing the modern-day mortgage market as challenging would be an understatement, to say the least. Its the perfect tool for lenders looking to help more borrowers and one company is positioned to help you harness it. It doesnt require borrower income verification or employment information.

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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. Many of us find it challenging, or even maddening, to learn new tech tools.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraisal modernization is vital. Gareth Borcherds , managing director Ascent Software Group outlines the three categories to be aware of, how appraisal modernization can help scale new initiatives and more in this executive conversation. Many reasons given for appraisal modernization stem from appraisal turnaround times.

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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. I believe AI done right will take that a step further.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2024

Singh explains that modern AI tools require increasingly larger amounts of data than ever before. He follows up by explaining that the size of the dataset is only half the battle when it comes to developing AI tools. Gromowski adds that datasets must include in-depth historical information to inform future AI-driven decisions.

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GoForrmz

JANUARY 16, 2025

Stay competitive in 2025 with essential digital tools for construction businesses The construction industry is projected to reach a global market value of $14.4 The right digital tools can help construction companies stay competitive, improve efficiency, and meet evolving regulatory demands. Yet, despite this growth, up from $7.28

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Ohio REALTORS, one of the largest and most influential real estate associations in the Midwest, has announced its partnership with HousingWire , the leading source for housing market news and information. ” HousingWire has established itself as the trusted source of information for housing professionals across the industry.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

GoFormz provides the tools necessary to meet this demand, enhancing client experiences and operational workflows. Modernizing consultations with GoFormz can eliminate these issues. Digital forms reduce paperwork, minimize errors, and ensure all necessary information is captured accurately and securely.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

I’m going to start by making Rate the absolutely best place for every single loan officer to work at figuring out ways in which we can develop them, give them all the skills, the coaching , the mentoring and the tools, so they can have an amazing business, but also better serve all their clients and all their partners.

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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

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Black Knight Servicing Digital is a powerful, white-labeled solution that allows servicers to provide consumers with information about their home value and how to grow and leverage wealth from their property. Black Knight strives to lead our industry in providing clients with tools that facilitate homeownership,” Madigan said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 27, 2021

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. Likewise, others will argue over whether today’s tools are cheaper, given the high cost of loan origination.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

In real estate, one such disruption is caused by drones, which have become an extremely effective tool for mapping and marketing property. Informative data such as deer stands, utilities, hog damage etc. Although drone mapping can assist marketing efforts and helps buyers make informed decisions, it is not ideal for all properties.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) signaled last summer that it would explore such a policy , saying that the rule as currently enforced is outdated and does not account for modern methods of communication that would comply with the protection of personal information for the involved parties. 1, 2025.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Why use LinkedIn for real estate Lets move past the misconception that LinkedIn is only for job-seekers and embrace it as an underutilized tool for real estate professionals. Be sure whatever you choose is on brand for you – is your brand more quirky and fun or more high-end and modern?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Insightful borrower data and enhanced tech solutions are paramount to success in today’s modern mortgage industry. Evaluating which tools in your current stack have the largest ROI and streamlining the use of them are key to ensuring loan officers are working most efficiently.

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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. Zillow’s 3D home tours feature, launched in 2019, is the centerpiece of this partnership.

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Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2023

The dashboard presents a modernized user interface and offers customization options for both users and associations. It provides industry information such as market data trends and news articles, while enhancing interactivity for user convenience. Art Carter, CEO of CRMLS, expressed confidence in the transition to the new dashboard.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 13, 2021

Most loan officers lose 70% of their past customers because they don’t have the process or tools to manage the relationship forward. By utilizing automation and digital tools, modern mortgage lenders are freed up to deliver the most value to their customers. Focus on liking and loving the person you’re talking to.”.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

To improve production, SimpleNexus launched Nexus Origination — a solution that provides lenders with a robust mobile-first tool they can use anywhere to keep their pipeline progressing. Nexus Origination features bi-directional data sync and automatic data push to a lender’s LOS for added time savings and information integrity.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Agents, teams and brokerages are now seriously reconsidering the technology platform, tools and services needed to effectively do business today. But to truly modernize and automate the time-consuming, manually intense processes that have plagued our industry for years, we need to look beyond trendy apps and siloed point solutions.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Using Experian Verify through AIM will allow mortgage lenders to leverage up-to-date employer payroll data to verify income and employment information, Experian said in the statement. This new partnership with Freddie Mac is another important milestone in our journey to unlock the modern mortgage,” Bodda said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

The move allows the lender to have “modernized its mortgage operational processes, boosted productivity and delivered an enhanced borrower experience for its customers,” the company said in a news release. The process to select a new technology partner began for First Community Mortgage (FCM) in mid-2023, the company explained. “You

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

Appraisal modernization is a hot topic right now, but updating the appraisal process is easier said than done. Freddie Mac’s appraisal modernization strategy With these challenges in mind, Freddie Mac continues to work on modernizing the appraisal process for lenders that deliver loans to Freddie Mac.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Established in 2001, the Nevada-headquartered company delivers solutions to modernize the appraisal process, which may take days to weeks to complete, or even longer during booming markets. Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital will cut 27% of its workforce across its offices in the U.S.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2024

This integration enhances user interactions to provide the personalized, conversational experience that modern consumers expect, according to Dean Rouso, senior vice president of strategic innovation at Baird & Warner , a Roof AI client. Roof AI will slowly roll out Roof Pro over the following weeks.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Modernized counseling Berenbaum spoke about the development of the Office of Housing Counseling and how it has become a critical piece of the puzzle for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)’s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program over the years. “I But, of course, there are also challenges.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Now leading Clear Capital’s mortgage collateral modernization programs, Allen is reimagining and re-engineering how home valuations are manufactured and partnering with major lenders and GSEs to bring greater efficiency and speed to the consumer.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2022

Amanda Hill: Lenders see appraisal modernization as a top priority by Maria Volkova. HousingWire: What is your most useful tech tool? I wish I could offer something more exciting, but it is just the most versatile, handy tool in my arsenal! For more information on HW+ benefits, click here. Amanda Hill: My cell phone!

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2021

The “science” is driven by hard data and analytics: previous home sales, combined with information about the property and location. Now that sale is part of the data set that will inform future appraisals and home sales in the neighborhood. First, we must recognize that traditional appraisals are a unique blend of art and science.

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