Housing Wire

AUGUST 2, 2024

Santa Ana, California-based mortgage services and data firm Consolidated Analytics announced on Friday that it has acquired the assets of investor claims and loss-analysis company Investor Claim Solutions (ICS). The deal includes both proprietary technology and personnel, according to the announcement. “By

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Mortgage technology startup Novaprime is making its public debut with the launch of an AI-powered loan platform that it claims allows lenders to sell loans to investors in just days, instead of weeks, all with a high degree of accuracy. Novaprime is starting with post-close quality control functions and working backwards. That adds up.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2024

A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) concluded that while institutional investors may have contributed to rising home prices since 2009, the actual impact they have had on homeownership opportunities is more difficult to assess.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Mason highlights the critical role of data, the potential of AI, and the importance of balancing cutting-edge technology with human expertise and much more. To embrace AI’s full potential, servicers need clean, verified data and technologies that provide data accuracy and continuity.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

Figure Technology Solutions (FTS), the parent company of Figure Lending LLC , took another step this week to become a public company, just one week after announcing a reorganization of its enterprise structure. On Wednesday, the company said it “has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement” with the U.S. after four years.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

LL Funds also served as one of Poplar’s investors since the company’s debut in 2014, according to Evernest. Poplar Homes is a leading property manager focused on individual investors and multifamily property owners. This isn’t the only recent acquisition for Evernest.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Verifications provider Argyle announced an integration with the Exchange, an interconnected network of mortgage-specific service providers available to customers of the Empower loan origination system (LOS) from Dark Matter Technologies. The mortgage tech company has made a series of integrations with lenders in the past few months.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Dark Matter Technologies is breaking into the mortgage servicing market with the launch of its Dark Matter servicing platform. Strategically aligning theservicing product with Dark Matter strengthens the firm by enabling it to provide a more holistic product line-up while continuously enhancing the servicing platforms innovative technology.

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Despite ongoing challenges, such as rising energy costs, office vacancies, and economic uncertainty, commercial real estate (CRE) investors remain optimistic about the opportunities 2025 may bring. According to the survey: 52% of CRE investors believe that potential interest rate cuts will have the biggest impact on the sector in 2025.

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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

MARCH 11, 2025

Tomo Mortgage on Tuesday announced the closure of $20 million in Series B funding that was led by three existing investors and a new participant. The funding round was led by prior investors Ribbit Capital , DST Global and NFX along with new investor Progressive Insurance.

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Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 16, 2025

Lenders perspectives on current underwriting guidelines from secondary market investors are mixed. This is mainly due to issues with the requirements for income calculation, documentation, and stability and history, as well as the lack of industry standards or investor guidelines.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

Still, despite the gloomy news of late for SFR and fix-and-flip investors, some industry experts see better fortunes ahead in 2024 for both sectors. “We That should help to unlock more inventory while also reducing financing costs for leveraged investors.

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Appraisal Buzz

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Snapdocs , a provider of digital mortgage closing solutions, in partnership with Falcon Capital Advisors , has released research showing that eClosing technology provides lenders with a pricing advantage of up to 10 basis points. The findings highlight the transformative potential of eClosing technology.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Optimal Blue on Monday announced three major product releases — the expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant suite, the introduction of Scenario Optimizer, and the free availability of Investor Pricing Insight to investor clients. ” The announcements were made at MBA Annual in Denver. .”

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

E-closing technology is a game-changer for mortgage lenders in optimizing their secondary market strategies, a research report from Snapdocs shows. These savings increase with the level of loan digitization—from wet-ink signatures to hybrid closings, hybrid closings with e-note, and fully digital remote online notarization (RON).

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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. Every lender and investor has their own unique approach to doing business and their own mix of channels they utilize.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This can be particularly advantageous when dealing with lenders, investors, or during client negotiations, potentially leading to more successful transactions. Property Data API: RES.NET is now an approved technology provider for Fannie Mae—integrating the FNMA Property Data API with the RES.NET Valuation Portal. This

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

ICE Mortgage Technology presents their solution that also serves as an overhaul of the home financing process. By linking up lenders, investors, and service providers, ICE helps its customers grow their business, streamline operations, and improve how they attract and keep customers.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2025

With an eye toward the future, Thompson shared his insights on economic trends, budgeting strategies, and the pivotal role of data and technology in shaping the housing landscape. HousingWire: As a finance exec, how do you approach budgeting in a market where cost pressures, compliance demands, and technology investments are all increasing?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2025

After rock-solid careers of their own, they decided to combine their skills and their shared passion to help Chinese home buyers, sellers and investors navigate Southern Californias competitive real estate market, Real President Sharran Srivatsaa said in a statement. Theyve set the gold standard for service to the Chinese community.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

They’ve built great technology on a massive scale. That’s going to require technology. Rocket and Mr. Cooper, which each have their own technology platforms, need to be integrated and also mesh with Redfins technology (assuming that both deals close). Mr. Cooper is an amazing company.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

Online real estate marketplace Auction.com announced Wednesday that it is launching SmartSale, a technology-powered option to foreclosure that lets distressed homeowners list and sell their property. Auction.com has long been a leading platform for bank-owned (REO) and foreclosure sales to real estate investors and others seeking a discount.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

In the meantime, states, RON providers and those putting the technology to use have stepped up to create a well-functioning status quo in the absence of federal guidelines, according to William Kooper, vice president of state government affairs and regulatory policy with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

announced the incorporation of hybrid e-closings for reverse mortgages on Tuesday, aiming to incorporate its experience with the technology on the forward side of the mortgage business into its reverse mortgage division for the first time. This is according to Tom Evans, EVP of marketing and technology for reverse at Fairway.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

Home negotiations technology platform Indigo just received a large investment to expand its operations in 2025. We are thrilled to partner with our investors to power the future of home negotiations together,” Shah said in a statement. We provide transparency into the transaction and help agents show their negotiating value.

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Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2024

Fintech firms Rocktop Technologies and LiquidFi on Thursday announced a milestone in their business partnership that was formed earlier this year. At the same time, LiquidFi — an asset tokenization platform for mortgage investors — has used its patented technology to create digital assets on more than $7.7 billion in UPB.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Ruimy noted that the BPL sector accounts for a significant portion of residential mortgage originations, with large investors increasingly turning to BPL lenders like Dunmor. Would you say that the majority of these are smaller investors? This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In addition, we expect to evaluate opportunities relating to digital infrastructure, including opportunities at the convergence of infrastructure and technology. We intend to target companies in the financial services and real estate sectors where our management has extensive investment and operational experience, the SEC filing reads.

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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.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

Servicers can automate critical tasks, such as investor reporting and compliance, to streamline workflows and position in-house servicers to win with speed. Digital technologies help lenders reduce errors, cut costs, and shorten processing times.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 17, 2025

The Mortgage Collaborative ‘s ( TMC ) Emerging Technology Fund hosted its seventh annual Mortgage Tech Demo Day (MTD) on March 16 at the collaborative’s Live Large, Think Big! Sponsored by Docutech , MTD allows early-stage mortgage tech companies to showcase their technology to industry leaders, investors and venture capitalists.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Technology platform Figure , which powers a liquid, blockchain-based marketplace for financial products, and global investment firm Sixth Street today announced the formation of a new joint venture vehicle in which Sixth Streets asset-based finance platform has committed to invest $200M of equity.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2025

SitusAMC a top-of-the-line provider of investment advice, talent solutions, and digital tools offers a rare opportunity for lenders and investors. SitusAMCs solutions help lenders and investors handle originations, secondary markets transactions, MSR and portfolio management, and valuations without compromising marketplace agility.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2025

In this context, ACES Quality Management s auditing technology has emerged as a pivotal tool for servicers seeking to enhance their servicing QC processes and adapt to an evolving regulatory landscape. Building trust with partners, investors, and agencies requires proactive communication about risks and corrective actions, she said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2024

rental sector has benefitted most landlords in this country, from larger multifamily investors to smaller mom-and-pop owners. Individual investors own about 70% of rental properties in the U.S., housing market, generally offering more affordable options while providing investors with a stable income stream. according to U.S.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

“With advanced technology , a broad product lineup, and a commitment to broker success, Cardinal Financial Wholesale provides the tools brokers need to excel.” Cardinal Financial is also offering real estate investor financing with its Foreign Debt Service Coverage Ratio ( DSCR ) and Investor Solutions DSCR products.

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