Housing Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

Rocket Mortgage launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool on Tuesday that allows its client experience teams to analyze sentiment, record behavior patterns, transcribe conversations and create tailored experiences during customer interactions. The lender estimates it will save tens of thousands of hours annually.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

Radian Group announced a strategic investment in FinLocker that will closely connect the technology between Radian’s Homegenius platform and FinLocker’s financial fitness and homeownership platform. FinLocker also does both of those things,” said Radian’s CEO Rick Thornberry. “As

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Housing Wire

MAY 13, 2024

Residential sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock has acquired the assets of home equity investment firm HomePace , the company exclusively told HousingWire on Monday. Cianciolo will serve as head of business development, Graf as senior vice president of operations and Joerg as chief investment officer.

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Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2023

Freddie Mac on Tuesday announced enhancements to its automated income assessment tool —already used for direct deposits—to also include the borrower’s digital paystub data. Freddie Mac said that account data submitted to assess cash flow can only positively affect a borrower’s credit assessment.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Boston-based fintech company Hometap has deployed more than $1 billion in home equity investment (HEI) products since its launch in 2017, the company announced on Tuesday. It features tools for data visualization of home value, mortgage debt and current equity, as well as estimates for up to 10 years.

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Inman

JANUARY 19, 2023

The reporting tool determines a number of return-on-investment scenarios, taking into account market conditions, available financing and any need for renovations and improvements.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

EW: We’ve made a very large investment into generative AI. So, being able to quickly and dynamically make those changes with data-based confidence is really important. DS: What’s on the roadmap for the next year that you’re really excited about?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

If you want to add effective real estate farming tips, tools and tactics to your marketing arsenal, our guide will show you how it’s done. Real estate farming tools Whether hosting open houses, first-time homebuyer workshops or seasonal neighborhood events, these tools will help you become a go-to local expert.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

SEE ALSO: 6 best real estate lead generation websites for 2023 Social media advertising Social media advertising is a powerful tool for generating real estate leads due to its wide reach and precise targeting capabilities. Tools like SmartZip can be infinitely helpful in locating the ideal area.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

homeowners are “house-rich, cash-poor,” home equity investment firm Hometap provides clients with a way to tap into their home equity instead of selling their home or taking out a loan. When the home sells or the homeowner settles the investment within the 10-year period. Based on the notion that far too many U.S.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Online bank Ally Financial recorded a $136 million impairment related to its investment in struggling digital mortgage lender Better.com , bank executives said Wednesday during the company’s third-quarter earnings call. The post Ally Financial takes a big hit on Better.com investment appeared first on HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2022

It can even prevent you from selling your investment property because potential buyers don’t want to deal with the hassle of constantly finding new tenants. Multiple property management software systems include a host of tools to help you with everything from tenant turnover, to tenant screening, to bookkeeping, and maintenance requests.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 25, 2024

Some servicers choose to utilize the limited tools in their core processing systems to cut costs, treating mortgage loans similarly to auto and personal loans. However, this approach often proves problematic due to the unique regulatory demands and complexities that are inherent in mortgage servicing, which core systems struggle to address.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2024

Leaders at the Detroit-based Rocket Companies say they will continue to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) to gain operational efficiency and grow their servicing portfolio, creating opportunities for refinances and home equity loans down the road. What will be their playbook?

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 11, 2021

But which tools are worth investing in? To find out, we asked real estate appraisers, “What ONE technology tool makes your life easier as an appraiser?” Keep reading to learn which tools are favorites among your fellow appraisers—and hopefully discover a new appraisal technology tool to leverage in your.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Yet, despite significant investments in new technologies, the cost to originate loans has dramatically increased. Companies still grapple with cyclical hiring and firing, and the anticipated return on investment (ROI) from technology implementations still needs to be discovered.

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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 28, 2024

In an environment where technology is increasingly becoming a recruitment tool for brokerages, eXp Realty has partnered with a data provider in an effort to give its agents an advantage over the competition. Sisu will also provide agents with an income-reporting tool, “Profit and Loss,” in addition to commission -related tools.

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Inman

MAY 24, 2024

The "List My Home for Rent" tool is available in 13 US markets and is tailored to property owners with fewer than 10 rentals. The listings will be syndicated to the Rent.com marketplace later this year.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The emergence of more advanced data tools and analytics has been a game-changer for the industry. Modern tools can now compile and analyze vast datasets, providing appraisers with more accurate and comprehensive information than ever before. AMCs are moving to the forefront of technological advancements within the industry.

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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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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 4, 2024

The funds from both initiatives will be utilized to provide citizens with the tools and resources they need to achieve financial independence, realize family goals, and generate generational wealth and economic mobility. The post HUD Invests $84M to Help Residents Achieve Financial Stability first appeared on The MortgagePoint.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to dramatically change every aspect of daily life, and it’s starting to bring tools to homeowners as well. Private equity firm Exuma Capital Partners announced that it is the lead investor for a newly launched, AI-powered homeowner management tool called Property.com.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

Capital Fundings , a Florida -based private mortgage lender, has partnered with real estate investment platform Privy , the companies announced on Tuesday. Our commitment to empowering borrowers aligns perfectly with Privy’s mission to revolutionize real estate investment through technology and education.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Leverage advanced technology to maximize efficiency The right tech tools can transform your business’s productivity and help you scale effectively. Investing in technology that automates workflows, streamlines administrative tasks and enhances customer management can have significant benefits.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Or, should LOs be encouraged to engage with marketing tools as much as possible in order to help them build their own brand and connections? I started in the mortgage industry in 2015, working for large banks that were heavily invested in using technology to simplify the loan process for everyone involved.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Lenders want not only to survive the storm but become better-built businesses with the tools needed to meet inevitable demand increases in the years to come. Before you can attract top-tier talent, you must invest in state-of-the-art software. Strategic mortgage tech investments.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 20, 2022

Current leadPops clients leverage tools such as lead funnels, lead-generation websites and. The post The Mortgage Collaborative’s Emerging Technology Fund Invests in leadPops appeared first on Appraisal Buzz. The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) is an independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

However, some lead generation tools do some of the pre-vetting for you, and using an effective CRM that helps you organize, nurture and manage your communication with new real estate leads can help you set realistic targets and be successful with this approach. Use this tool: FloDesk Looking for a way to make your brand pop?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Global investment firm Carlyle has agreed to purchase up to $300 million of equity sharing home loans from home equity solutions provider Unison. The product, which rolled out on Tuesday, combines the features of traditional mortgage financing and emerging home equity investment (HEI) options. Unison has more than $1.8

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Inman

JULY 3, 2024

Trainer and author Bernice Ross talks with Tanisha Souza, CEO and president of Tardus, about financial freedom and how to get off the commission roller coaster ride.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2021

The Mortgage Bankers Association on Tuesday sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria expressing concern over several amendments to the Senior Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements announced in January , including changes to investment properties.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The marketing intelligence tools speak to the future, giving users the power to uncover market trends, customer preferences, partnerships and other predictive data. Precision marketing tools add another layer of predictive control to CoreLogic’s arsenal. Climate resilience is also at the top of Araya’s feature list.

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GoForrmz

MARCH 28, 2024

Fortunately, advancements in technology have paved the way for a plethora of digital tools designed to streamline HIPAA compliance while prioritizing patient privacy. Empowering Smaller Clinics with Digital Tools Small clinics and niche healthcare providers face unique challenges when it comes to implementing HIPAA-compliant practices.

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 22, 2024

Multifamily properties, in particular, continue to attract significant investment due to stable occupancy rates and the ongoing need for rental housing across various markets. While challenges persist, the fundamental demand for housing and select commercial spaces is expected to sustain investment activity.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Where the Industry Stands Investing in digital is a common trend being leveraged across the industry to personalize and streamline the origination process through compliant and automated processes and approvals. The environment is changing, and services are investing in technology to drive a better homeowner experience.

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GoForrmz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Tech solutions for culinary teams of all sizes Culinary teams face no shortage of challenges when it comes to keeping food safety processes top of mind, but thankfully digital tools can make a world of difference.

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