Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2021

Appraiser training, education and data availability are critical components to improving the accuracy, credibility and integrity of appraisals.” These entities make many other comments about technology, workforce options, modernization and the need for change. ” The Value of the Human Appraiser. .”

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Appraisal Buzz

APRIL 8, 2024

The Dawn of a New Appraisal Era In the ever-evolving realm of technology, few innovations have garnered as much attention and promise as blockchain. This article delves deep into how blockchain is set to revolutionize appraisals, offering a fresh perspective to technology professionals keen on staying ahead of the curve.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In the modern mortgage market , mortgage rates are close to 7%, and the gig economy has pushed some borrowers away from trying to qualify for conventional mortgages. Brokers that are equipped with Acra Lendings non-qm products, technology, and team can serve borrowers where traditional lenders simply cannot.

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

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

And nobody understands the modern day law officer better than I do, because I’m one of them. So you have to give your clients everything you have and we focus here on is certainty and speed, utilizing our tools like Same-Day Mortgage and all the different technologies that go into our platform. SB: Our technology is amazing.

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Inman

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In this webinar, we'll delve into the transformative role that sales training, coaching, and technology play in reshaping the real estate landscape.

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Housing Wire

MAY 10, 2023

Real estate valuation technology company Clear Capital announced on Wednesday that it has expanded its partnership with ValueLink , a valuation management platform, to offer better support for appraisal modernization policy changes. Clear Capital is a national real-estate valuation technology company.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In the modern mortgage landscape, quality control (QC) stands as a critical pillar supporting the industry’s integrity and stability. Real-Time QC : The line between pre-funding and post-closing QC will blur as technology enables more real-time quality checks.

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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. While the industry as a whole has been adopting new technology , the appraisal process has remained relatively unchanged — right down to the forms used to complete them. If we can check those boxes, we succeed.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

Revenue can also skyrocket, as well-trained staff with the right servicing software can service 700 or more loans individually. Servicing software improves efficiency and customer satisfaction Modern mortgage servicing software gives lenders an edge thats so efficient, it almost seems unfair.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 9, 2025

I came to Rocket for a few simple reasons: There’s a huge opportunity to apply technology to modernize the space. I think what the hire should tell folks is that we’re serious about technology. We leverage that to create insights to coach and train our bankers, client service experts and our operational team members.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

With the rapid improvement of AI technology coinciding with the business practice changes outlined in the NAR settlement, many in the proptech industry believe now is the right time for the rise of the AI agent. But unlike reAlpha, Modern Realty is much newer, having officially launched only three months ago. and even worldwide.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 8, 2024

We have seen new ways of creating the same product, new technologies, new consumer preferences – the demands of time and money have hastened these changes. We all have seen the buzz phrases: appraisal modernization, bifurcation, data collectors, desktop and hybrid appraisals, and observation (rather than Inspection).

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Appraisal Firewall X connects mortgage lenders with vetted and trained property data collectors to deliver the value acceptance + property data and hybrid appraisal solutions, the company said in a release. ” Fannie Mae’s program is part of its ongoing efforts to modernize the valuation component of the mortgage industry. .

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Fannie Mae’s value acceptance+property data extends an appraisal waiver provided the property data is gathered by a vetted and trained third party and a floor plan is delivered to a desktop underwriter.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Chris Knight: The shortage of appraisers is not going to be remedied without focusing on the larger issue—the lack of focus on recruiting and training new appraisers. Australians have a different appraisal training process compared to the apprenticeship model in the U.S. Since early 2020, we’ve trained more than 150 cadets.

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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. The technology to do this is possible and in many cases, has even been built – it just hasn’t been properly implemented. We have the means today to shift lenders to far more efficient staffing and personnel models.

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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

AUGUST 23, 2022

HousingWire recently spoke with Kenon Chen, Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Clear Capital, about desktop appraisal adoption and appraisal modernization. The quality and accuracy of modern appraisals have proved to be on par with, or better than, the traditional process, all while reducing turn time by 5 days on average.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The platform’s mobile-first approach enables lenders to close more loans through on-the-go origination tools while also delivering the modern convenience that today’s consumers have come to expect. Additionally, virtual training and onsite training provide additional resources for a smooth implementation experience.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 23, 2021

Over the years the real estate appraisal workforce has experienced a shortage and has fallen behind to attract new entrants to replace those retiring due to high barriers of entry such as training, cost, and licensure regulations. HW: How and why has appraisal management technology evolved over the past year?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2022

We’ve right-sized areas of our business impacted the most by this volatile market, such as refinance, operations, training, and recruiting,” Lindsey LeBerth, the company’s director of communications, wrote in an email to HousingWire. “In In August, Lower announced that Honor Home Loans , founded by U.S.

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Housing Wire

MAY 20, 2021

The answer lies in evolving valuation technology. In the last year, limitations of in-person valuations during the pandemic, coupled with technological advances, have accelerated wider acceptance of alternative valuation products, including automated valuation models (AVMs).

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Housing Wire

JUNE 17, 2022

Amanda Hill: Lenders see appraisal modernization as a top priority by Maria Volkova. It truly is time for lenders to consider how technology can improve this part of the mortgage process and reduce turn time. They had a young executive team who valued fresh ideas and were not afraid to train inexperienced novices like me.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The two are well acquainted – Clear Capital already utilized CubiCasa’s digital gross living area technology. The partnership will allow CubiCasa’s automated floor plan sketching technology to integrate with Clear Capital’s ClearInsight Platform, a mobile property data collection application. Presented by: Incenter.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2024

AI can also help close the gap with entry-level talent by reducing the amount of training needed to get started in a role. These flexible services can attract and retain a modern set of residents who are used to flexible models and digital payment options on their favorite retail sites and online banking platforms.

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Appraisal Buzz

JUNE 10, 2021

Through the partnership with SkillBridge, Clario’s training program will upskill and employ 35 active service members transitioning to civilian life in the next 12 months. To apply for the training program, visit this website. — Clario Appraisal Network, Inc., To learn more about SkillBridge, visit [link]. 201.286.2273.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

To some degree, appraiser capacity issues can be mitigated by modern appraisal products like desktop and hybrid appraisals. Since the 1930s, appraisers have largely been trained the same way — the supervisor/trainee mentorship model. On January 1, 2021, PAREA became approved as an alternative way of gaining experience.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

When we started, the idea was to obtain exterior photos as fast as possible, at a time when Uber, Lyft and marketing technology was advancing, and anyone with a smartphone could get exterior photos,” said Tomaszewski, who worked to turn his idea into ProxyPics. The State of Appraisals in 2022. Presented by: Reggora.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 30, 2024

In this executive conversation, Laura O’Connor, President and COO of JPAR Real Estate Affiliated Network shares her insights on the role of the modern real estate professional. HW: With the rise of AI and other technologies in the industry, how can agents maintain the personal, relationship-driven aspect of their business?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

We are moving forward with our progress on the top goals in our Strategic Plan to modernize our education delivery and development of new materials and continue to modernize technology and offer the programs we’ve heard are most valuable for you. According to the group’s own statistics , 78% of U.S. identify as Black and 4.3%

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

He also often looks to the robust marketplace of technology tools available to help automate the mundane to ensure he stays focused on his skill set: delivering stellar customer service. What changes can you make to your day-to-day business practices, technology stack or marketing plan to help avoid these in the future?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2022

Clear Capital’s desktop appraisal solutions offer an easy way to obtain property information by pairing seasoned brokers and appraisers with innovative mobile phone technology, ClearInsight and CubiCasa. Duane Andrews, CEO, Clear Capital.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2023

For the new value acceptance plus property data option, third parties are authorized to do that collection at the property site, as long as lenders verify that they have a background check, have been “professionally trained” and are competent to do that collection.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2024

He served as president of ICE Mortgage Technology for three years before leaving to become the CEO of Medallia , a customer and employee experience company. SW: What differentiates Optimal Blue’s technology? How has the mortgage technology landscape changed in just the last few years, especially with AI?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2024

The revisions also contained specific guidance for counselors related to the HECM for Purchase (H4P) program, as well as qualifying “mystery shopping” — in which “trained personnel act as prospective clients” — as a “potential agency quality control method.”

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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 Marketing Expert. Loan Officer Leadership. The Loan Officer Podcast. Mortgage Connects.

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