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.

Tools 321

Tools Training Technology Clients 321

Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

Also participating in this latest funding round is Movement Mortgage , which describes itself as the sixth largest retail mortgage lende r in the nation, funding some $30 billion in residential mortgages annually. Building the next generation of tech: Three ways to digitize home lending.

Modernization 311

Modernization Mortgage Lending Investors 311

Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2022

The Atlanta mortgage lender, which offers agency and non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) products, will implement the tech firm’s Nexus Origination and Nexus Engagement tools. Angel Oak Home Loans, operating as one of Angel Oak’s residential lending businesses, continues to expand its retail presence across the country.

Lending 350

Lending Real Estate Agent Real Estate Technology 350

Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2024

Tennessee-based multichannel mortgage lender First Community Mortgage announced on Wednesday that it has selected the Blue Sage Solutions digital lending platform and its LION Consumer POS to help scale its growth efforts across the 48 states it operates in. In FCM’s case, this also includes interim servicing.

Business 419

Business Loan Officers Mortgage Lending 419

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. No doubt, investment in modernization is needed in the appraisal process.

Modernization 226

Modernization Appraisal HOA Valuation 226

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Looking for a quick and easy way to stay up-to-date on mortgage lending news, trends and technology? Host Phil Treadwell and industry experts share their experiences and advice on how to build more modern and relevant business. Mortgage Lending Mastery. Lykken on Lending. Lending Forward. Mortgage Marketing Expert.

Loan Officers 435

Loan Officers Mortgage Lending Modernization 435

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Planet Home Lending announced Thursday that it has hired Candice McNaught as senior vice president of business development and strategic initiatives for its distributed retail channel. She formerly held posts at Supreme Lending and NFM Lending. ” McNaught said she joined Planet because of its commitment to loan officers.

Lending 312

Lending Loan Officers Retail Modernization 312

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It will also help lenders make “confident” lending decisions, according to Michele Bodda, president of Experian ’s mortgage, verification solutions and employer services. This new partnership with Freddie Mac is another important milestone in our journey to unlock the modern mortgage,” Bodda said.

Modernization 394

Modernization Government Tools Lending 394

Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

M2 Lending Solutions is using LenderLogix ’ mortgage point-of-sale and automation software to provide an automated, digital-first borrower experience. Specifically, M2 lending has implemented LenderLogix’ QuickQual, LiteSpeed, and Milestone Text Updates solutions to provide borrowers high-touch, white-glove service.

Lending 195

Lending Real Estate Agent Loan Officers Modernization 195

Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

This general alignment matters a great deal as the FHFA, through their oversight of the GSEs, who have the vast majority of the market share, plays a key role in the conforming lending market being the de facto regulator. These entities make many other comments about technology, workforce options, modernization and the need for change.

Technology 415

Technology Appraisal Valuation Lending 415

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Technology has made many aspects of day-to-day life more seamless than ever, with instant, easy and personalized consumer experiences; however, lending is still difficult. The Origence Mortgage Platform is an end-to-end lending platform that puts the power of modern technology in lenders’ hands, enabling them to close more loans, faster.

Lending 196

Lending Modernization Mortgage Technology 196

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology aims to provide a flexible end-to-end solution for lenders in a modern market. From origination to closing, it covers all lending channels in one system. This tool uses Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) Median Income data to assess eligibility.

Technology 380

Technology Mortgage Lending Modernization 380

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Insellerate Modern CRM, Engagement & Customer Intelligence Platform Insellerate helps loan officers close more loans with our award-winning modern CRM, Lead Management, and Engagement platform, which handles all your lending channels, retail, wholesale, TPO, Consumer Direct, and Reverse.

Loan Officers 288

Loan Officers Modernization Real Estate Agent Retail 288

Housing Wire

MAY 24, 2021

Our first goal was to make mortgage lending easier and more accessible, but we’ve been intentional in recognizing that our technology can be used to facilitate so much more, including commercial lending, servicing, foreclosure and more,” Ligris said. How modernized servicing creates customers for life.

Technology 385

Technology Lending Investors Modernization 385

Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 14, 2024

As all lenders have “skin in the game” on every loan, rigorous quality control across the lending lifecycle is imperative. Meanwhile, incomplete or inaccurate information can lead to faulty lending decisions that put lenders and their AMCs at risk. It is not a tool to replace appraisers. What is computer vision?

Valuation 368

Valuation Technology Renovations Appraisal 368

Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

Fifteen years ago, I launched a business on a mission to modernize and decrease friction in the real estate finance supply chain. Right now, there’s both a compelling need and the technological capacity to do mortgage lending differently. Here’s what is possible now I’ve been thinking about these and similar issues my entire career.

Mortgage 385

Mortgage Modernization Supply Chain Finance 385

Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2024

Structured data sources, automated underwriting tools, and task and workflow-based systems can automate and accelerate many of the functions traditionally performed by human employees. As CEO at Vesta, Mike leads sales, product development, and implementations as the team redefines origination platforms for modern lenders.

Lending 315

Lending Mortgage Technology Training 315

Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2021

As homebuyers complete more of the origination process digitally, from asset verification to disclosures, they expect a similarly modern closing ceremony. In short, SimpleNexus has brought the intuitive purchase experience consumers have come to expect from their favorite commerce apps to mortgage lending.

Modernization 347

Modernization Lending Agents Tools 347

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.

Mortgage 415

Mortgage Technology Tools Modernization 415

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! Amanda Hill: My cell phone! HousingWire: What has been your biggest learning opportunity?

Modernization 308

Modernization Inventory Tools Lending 308

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is launching a voluntary review of its mortgage data collection — a key tool in bringing redlining cases — to assess its effectiveness in detecting discrimination. The HMDA data is a crucial tool for the CFPB in constructing redlining cases.

Lending 313

Lending Modernization Tools Mortgage 313

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Designed specifically with the end-user in mind, Servicing Digital helps servicers deliver an outstanding, convenient and modern customer experience, which enhances growth and retention.” Black Knight strives to lead our industry in providing clients with tools that facilitate homeownership,” Madigan said.

Design 347

Design Tools Modernization Home Value 347

Housing Wire

JUNE 25, 2021

One way to do that is by offering a digital lending process’ that attracts borrowers across all generations, regardless of their credit score and finances. Joel Rickman: One of the most significant and transformational trends in lending is the call for the modernization and digitization of the mortgage loan process.

Lending 393

Lending Technology Modernization Investing 393

Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 12, 2024

Identifying the Roles of Tech in Modern-Day Lending The mortgage sector is using AI-powered technology in reaction to these changes in order to better fulfill the changing needs of buyers. This solution can cut costs for both borrowers and lenders by increasing loan production efficiency and cutting costs while minimizing buyback risk.

Bracketing 370

Bracketing Lending Real Estate Finance 370

Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2024

Sagent’s incorporation of modern data and AI tools also enables AI-enhanced predictable customer inquiry handling with high rates of one-call resolutions – allowing servicers to help even more borrowers. Dara’s compliance and change management framework allows for agile adjustments to any new rules or requirements.

Modernization 393

Modernization Investors Design Tools 393

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Insightful borrower data and enhanced tech solutions are paramount to success in today’s modern mortgage industry. HousingWire recently spoke with Dan Catinella, chief lending officer at Total Expert, about how Customer Intelligence technology is improving deal flow and pushing the customer experience into the 21st century. .

Housing Market 417

Housing Market Marketing Loan Officers Tools 417

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Modernizing origination to stay competitive in today’s housing market. This white paper will examine the growing importance of modernization in the mortgage lending industry. PenFed reportedly laid off “potentially hundreds of employees,” which was first reported by Credit Union Times.

Loan Officers 422

Loan Officers Modernization Finance Housing Market 422

Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2022

Modern technology is key for lenders who want to stay competitive in this regard. In addition, modern tools can help eliminate manual errors and spot potential issues to reduce unnecessary costs. While it is not without its challenges, there have been many upsides to lending employees working remotely.

Modernization 309

Modernization Technology Tools Appraisal 309

Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

When mortgage lenders are talking about compliance in loan origination or mortgage servicing, the worst case can be pretty bad, so we often see companies investing heavily in the best tools. That makes a smart CRM a “need to have” tool. Their tools may work great for selling t-shirts online, but that won’t help here.

Business 433

Business Marketing Technology Tools 433

Housing Wire

AUGUST 17, 2021

In addition, a vast majority of people spent more time at home in 2020 than ever before in modern history. When COVID forced the real estate industry to get digital, gasoline was thrown on the same trend within mortgage lending. Push for tech.

Mortgage 518

Mortgage Inventory Real Estate Technology 518

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke with David Bernard, senior managing director of Specialized Mortgage Services at Western Alliance Bank , Member FDIC, about warehouse lending and how the warehouse sector and mortgage finance have progressed and continue to evolve. DB: Warehouse lending has evolved beyond traditional boundaries.

Lending 346

Lending Finance Clients Client Relationships 346

Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2021

It launched a revised version of the ARIVE platform in June, featuring electronic lender integrations and improved tools. LendWize took over management of the platform in early 2020 and integrated ARIVE’s software into its own technology stack.

Modernization 392

Modernization Technology Tools Mortgage 392

Appraiserblogs

MAY 13, 2024

It’s one reason why many appraisers are vacating mortgage lending appraisal assignments. Related Posts: Fannie Mae 'Census Block Grid' Adjustment Raises… "FNMA’s collateral underwriter tool has a line item adjustment it makes on every comparable called Census Block Grid." Climbing out of that black hole is nearly impossible.

Lending 128

Lending Appraisal Mortgage Modernization 128

Appraisal Buzz

JANUARY 13, 2025

GridBase , offering title and lending technology, has introduced an advanced solution for Encompass Partner Connect (EPC) migration. Designed with an intuitive approach, GridBases solution bridges the gap between lending and title processes, promoting end-to-end workflow efficiency.

Lending 195

Lending Design Technology Modernization 195

Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2021

Accurately establishing a home’s value is not just an important factor in real estate transactions and mortgage lending, it is integral to household wealth creation, as homeownership continues to be one of the primary pathways for Americans to build wealth.

Appraisal 490

Appraisal Valuation Technology Training 490

Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 10, 2021

We specialize in real estate valuations for the mortgage lending and financial services industries. Cultivating the highest levels of customer ethics, we serve as a trusted partner for customers across the mortgage and lending industries. About Clario: Clario Appraisal Network, Inc.

Appraisal 370

Appraisal Valuation Training Real Estate 370

Housing Wire

JANUARY 12, 2023

The first phase of the portal will include APIs specific to Black Knight’s servicing technologies and will expand to include offerings in the lending and secondary markets space. “By Its new tools also allow lenders to cut costs in a higher-rate environment. homeowners and industry stakeholders.”.

Mortgage 297

Mortgage Tools Technology Clients 297