Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This approach integrates QC principles throughout the lending process, from application to servicing. This focus aligns with Fannie Mae’s QC requirements and reflects the growing importance of data in the lending process. Enhanced Data Analytics : Predictive modeling will help lenders identify potential issues before they occur.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

Zillow announced the release of an open-source tool, the Fair Housing Classifier , on Tuesday as part of the company’s efforts to “promote responsible and unbiased behavior in real estate conversations powered by large language model (LLM) technology.“ System developers have the ability to intervene in these cases. “In

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

The PROGRESS in Lending Association released the names for its 2024 Innovations Award winners last week, including two vendors that are active in the reverse mortgage industry, according to an announcement. Their innovative solution supports our commitment to streamlining the lending process for our partners.”

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Stavvy , a fintech firm specializing in digital and remote collaboration for lending and real estate companies, acquired SigniaDocuments, a technology suite from Texas-based lender Evolve Mortgage Services. Founded in 2018, Stavvy works to increase efficiency and transparency in real estate and mortgage lending.

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Housing Wire

JULY 11, 2024

By focusing on these technological advancements, Opteon not only improves the appraisal process but also offers significant competitive advantages to its lender customers. Opteon’s approach to data collection addresses these challenges by integrating cutting-edge technology with professional expertise.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 23, 2023

Mortgage lender Revolution Mortgage has partnered with Tavant, an AI-powered digital lending company, to integrate Tavant’s Touchless Lending product suite into Revolution Mortgage’s platform. The technology is designed to automate and streamline the underwriting and application processes, per the statement.

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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. What sets ICE apart is how they’ve united different tools into a single platform. The mortgage industry today demands speed, accuracy, and satisfied customers.

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Housing Wire

MAY 1, 2023

Maxwell , the mortgage fintech backed by Wells Fargo and Fin Capital, has launched Maxwell Single-Sign On, an SSO (single sign-on) tool for lenders to enhance security and reduce the risk of data breaches, the company announced on Monday. This content was generated using AI, and was edited and fact-checked by HousingWire’s editors.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 20, 2024

Real estate technology firm Knock announced Thursday that its bridge loan product is being integrated into the borrower application process at Baltimore -based NFM Lending. “With so many of our lending officers turning to the Knock Bridge Loan as a financing solution, this integration will streamline the approval process.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2022

With the recent downturn in volume of new originations, many lenders are using this time to take inventory of the available tools geared toward risk mitigation and workflow optimization. This has led many lenders to feel overwhelmed by options and lack understanding of how, when and where to best implement new technology.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 11, 2024

Because many AI tools disregard fair housing requirements and, when deployed, can perpetuate bias, Zillow is releasing a Fair Housing Classifier that establishes guardrails to promote responsible and unbiased behavior in real estate conversations powered by large language model (LLM) technology.

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Housing Wire

JULY 2, 2024

A new report by IDIQ® , a financial intelligence company, details top consumer credit concerns provided by mortgage , real estate, and lending professionals as well as borrowers themselves. The report also introduces a solution with IDIQ’s newly launched credit-building tool, CreditBuilderIQ®, based on the feedback provided.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Gregory Meola, managing director, head of business development & strategy, Acra Lending Rather than formulaic QM lending, non-QM lending can be more complex. HousingWire: What are the unique complexities of non-QM lending as compared to QM loans? This leads to a better overall experience for the customer.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Fortunately, recent innovations in mortgage technology are making homeownership more accessible to military families, and typically, it is independent mortgage bankers and credit unions that specialize in serving military borrowers that are leading the way.

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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.

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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. All of these features come together to help lenders achieve operational efficiencies across their entire business for every lending channel.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

If you’re introducing a new product type or a new specialty program, how you’re training your staff, implementing it into your technology stack, and then marketing it is key. You need a technology provider that brings you to that market and makes that an easy flip of the switch for you. Give them more control.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

I sat down with Tim Bowler, president of ICE Mortgage Technology, a business unit of ICE, to talk about the company’s mortgage automation strategy — and what keeps him up at night. SW: ICE Mortgage Technology is known for its focus on automation. Sarah Wheeler: ICE’s acquisition of Black Knight just closed today.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Martin, Firth Third’s group head of mortgage warehouse finance, along with a team of warehouse lending professionals, will be based in Dallas. Warehouse lending offers short-term financing to mortgage bankers that provides interim liquidity until loans are sold or securitized in the secondary market.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into the lending space has opened doors for countless possibilities. While technological advancements play a role, true differentiation stems from an unwavering dedication to elevating the borrower’s journey at every touchpoint.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

CAPE Analytics has unveiled a new, AI-powered , automated property condition report (aPCR) tool crafted for institutional lenders, whole loan investors, and real estate investors. The common understanding of valuation, inspection and even property value is shifting, as more and more technology-enabled alternatives are emerging.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Leveraging advanced data tools and technology, lenders are better understanding their borrowers, improving security measures, and creating a more robust and efficient lending landscape – thus helping them adapt to the new lending environment. Q: There has been a fundamental shift in the mortgage lending landscape.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 10, 2024

However, the advent of new digital technologies is creating change by seamlessly connecting these disparate elements, offering a smoother, more integrated experience for both lenders and homeowners. At the core of this transformation is the ability of mortgage bankers to adopt a modern, digital lending platform built within the cloud.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

HousingWire recently sat down with Steve Meirink, executive vice president and general manager, Compliance Solutions, Wolters Kluwer’s Governance, Risk and Compliance Division, to discuss the impact of digital technology on mortgage and the future of digital lending in an era of accelerated innovation and digital transformation.

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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.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Our easy-to-use software makes your entire lending pipeline smarter – without code. Build compliance exception handling and automate repetitive workflows with no-code, drag-and-drop tools. The post HousingWire September Demo Day: Inrule Technology appeared first on HousingWire. InRule Intelligence Automation Platform.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

In fact, the changes we’ve seen since the advent of the global pandemic are significant enough to serve as a catalyst that will drive all lending digital. The trends and lending requirements I’ve highlighted below became important long before the coronavirus made it to the U.S. Peering into the future of lending.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

As the country embraces technology now more than ever, lenders and title companies have an opportunity to embrace the possibilities of mortgage technology to connect with consumers in new ways and grow their businesses. It’s a new time for our industry, with so much going virtual.”. No paper or printing is a huge cost saver.”.

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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?

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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

JUNE 28, 2024

While this was once a necessary business strategy, the technology now exists to implement a much more efficient approach. 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.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2021

We’ve experienced the important role technology can play in helping homeowners access the tools and solutions their mortgage servicer is offering. We’re using] our technology to help homeowners and servicers alike facilitate more convenient and more equitable access to loan products and closings.”.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Today, while the mortgage industry has the technology to support this, we’re still in the early stages of determining how it should be used. With the advances we’re seeing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Robotic Process Automation, we have become experts at configuring our technology to meet the changing needs of lenders.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2021

That has some producers of non-QM loans, which require specialized underwriting expertise, looking to technology, big data and the development of automated underwriting platforms as the solution for dealing with the anticipated surge in loan volume in the years ahead. Through July 2021, AOMS [Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions] has originated $1.52

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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.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2021

What happens when borrowers can’t or won’t walk into a lending branch? HousingWire recently sat down with Insellerate CEO Josh Friend to discuss that very question and what strategies retail lenders should look to adopt from direct-to-consumer lending. Record low-interest rates have driven U.S.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 26, 2024

HousingWire reported that in June 2022, the company raised $115 million — $60 million in equity and $55 million in debt — while acquiring Denver-based lending startup Accept.inc. In 2019, HomeLight acquired Eave , a digital mortgage lending startup. That was the company’s third acquisition. according to HomeLight.

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