Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The mortgage servicing landscape has long been a crucible of change, where today’s decisions lay the groundwork for the industry’s future. Formed in 2023, the MSEA is a platform for nurturing the next generation of mortgage leaders. Here’s what our panel of mortgage servicing executives had to share.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

At the beginning of 2024, mortgage technology company LoanPASS was announced as a technology partner for reverse mortgage lender Smartfi Home Loans. Getting the hang of reverse Mitchell is a 25-year veteran of the mortgage technology space, primarily working for LOS companies.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2025

With a built-in CRM and automated marketing tools, agents can work smarter not harder. Features AI-powered lead generation: AI technology identifies homeowners that are most likely to sell. SmartZip uses AI-driven analytics to evaluate homeowner data and consumer behavior to identify who is most likely to be ready to sell their home.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The companies hope Restb.ai’s technology can help ClearValue’s appraisal review clients improve efficiency and quality control while also reducing costs. Our goal has always been to provide clients with the most advanced, efficient and reliable tools available,” ClearValue CEO Don Juhl said in a statement. “By

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As mortgage rates fluctuate based on decreasing housing inventory volume, the appraisal market is more volatile than ever in key areas such as urban and rural communities states like California and Texas. Only automation and technology can tackle this new demand effectively, and that’s where Jaro comes into play.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Founder and CEO Vishal Garg made a eye-popping statement when he opined that “in the next 10 years, 99% of the (mortgage) tasks will be completed by bots and 1% by humans.” “The bulk of the tasks that are required to process a mortgage are going to be performed by AI bots over the next 10 years,” Garg said in an interview with HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2025

Artificial intelligence is transforming the mortgage industry, and we want your insights on how technology is impacting your business. Your feedback will help drive the conversation on AI-powered solutions in mortgage lending. Take the HousingWire Research survey and share your experience. It’s super short, promise!

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Cloudvirga , a subsidiary of Stewart Information Services Corporation , has announced the findings of a consumer survey that highlights the increasing digitalization of the front-end of the mortgage origination process and growing homebuyer expectations for an even more automated, digital experience. What Does the Future Hold?

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Also, you have to enable it through repeatable and high-quality technology and solutions. But we can do better with technology , customer relationship management and low-touch, no-touch underwriting. To close the conversation, Martell explores key elements of Project North Star and how they benefit mortgage professionals and consumers.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

Floify has introduced Dynamic Apps, a new feature that allows mortgage lenders to customize loan applications based on loan type. The no-code tool aims to simplify the application process for borrowers while ensuring regulatory compliance and expediting approvals.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

CreditXpert , a leading mortgage technology company, announced on Wednesday the launch date for its new credit optimization platform. The company will replace its What-if Simulator and Wayfinder tools with the new platform on Dec. The What-if Simulator and Wayfinder tools made their marks as valuable credit optimization tools.

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Appraisal Buzz

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Discover the cutting-edge tools and strategies driving the future of real estate appraisals. This webinar will delve into the latest technology trends, from advanced data integration to automated workflows, designed to streamline your processes and improve accuracy. Insights from appraisers led us to integrate Restb.ai

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 27, 2025

This powerful, easy-to-use solution allows servicers to provide advanced, self-service tools to their customers to help deliver an unparalleled experience and unlock new growth opportunities in this challenging market. In fact, ICEs Mortgage Monitor data found that as of November 2024, the average U.S.

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Appraisal Buzz

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In the competitive landscape of real estate, leveraging advanced tools and services can significantly impact an agent’s ability to maximize revenue opportunities for themselves and their clients. These educational tools cover various aspects of real estate transactions, compliance, and RES.NET’s technology solutions.

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Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2024

Thuan Nguyen’s mortgage brokerage , Loan Factory , has rolled out an artificial intelligence (AI) tool for customers and loan originators. The borrower or loan originator can simply drag their documents in and the AI tool will read them, obtain all necessary information and fill out the application for the user. “AI

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Appraisal Buzz

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In a recently published report by Veterans United Home Loans , approximately one-in-three (32%) of prospective homebuyers are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of their homebuying journey. This was followed closely by virtual home tours, which were used by 37% of those who reported using AI tools.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Better said its new tool communicates with potential and current customers by answering mortgage application questions, verifying outstanding application data and connecting with Tinman in real time. Kevin Ryan, Better’s chief financial officer, said that the average cost to sell and process a mortgage in the U.S.

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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.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Fluctuating interest rates and a fast-changing market Last month, we saw the Federal Reserve deliver their long-awaited decision to lower interest rates with a 50 basis points cut, and 30-year mortgage rates reached as low as 6.08% according to ICE’s 30-year fixed conforming rate index.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The mortgage industry faces constant change. Encompass by ICE Mortgage Technology aims to provide a flexible end-to-end solution for lenders in a modern market. “We’re always looking for ways to make the loan process smoother,” an ICE Mortgage Technology representative explained.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2025

26 in Dallas, provided valuable insights into the forces shaping the mortgage and housing markets in 2025. With economists, analysts and industry leaders in the room, discussions revolved around key economic indicators, inventory shifts, technology advancements and what lenders should be doing right now to prepare for the next cycle.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Mortgage technology company Uplist has launched what it says is a killer new tool that will help loan officers automatically generate refinance options for their clients. The tool also does modeling of potential savings for homeowners by analyzing various interest rates , closing costs and repayment options. ”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The mortgage industry today demands speed, accuracy, and satisfied customers. 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.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

Tim Bowler, President of ICE Mortgage Technology, has a clear, specific vision for the future of ICE Mortgage Technology and the mortgage industry. We are committed to making the dream of homeownership a reality for more Americans and helping achieve this through user-friendly technology.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

Xactus has become the first technology partner to introduce the FICO Score Mortgage Simulator, a new tool designed to help lenders and borrowers understand how credit decisions impact mortgage eligibility. Companies downstream from FICO in turn also raised their prices, frustrating mortgage lenders.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 29, 2025

No one can know what, exactly, will change in 2025 for the mortgage servicing industrys quality control units, but experts agree there will be changes. For mortgage servicers, the challenge isnt just adapting to regulatory changes its managing the uncertainty and stress that comes with them. We love ACES.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

Leading mortgage technology provider Uplist recently announced a new integration with fellow tech firm Polly. LOs can access Pollys features through RECAPTURE, Uplists flagship mortgage refinance monitoring and analysis tool. The integration comes at a time of rising refinancing activity.

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Housing Wire

JULY 30, 2024

Mortgage technology solutions provider CoreLogic on Tuesday announced that its AutomatIQ Borrower tool is expanding to include asset and liabilities analysis capabilities. The company aims to make the product a “one-stop analysis solution for mortgage lending financial institutions,“ it said in its announcements.

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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

MAY 13, 2024

Women like Agnes Standowicz, VP, Underwriting Leader at United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM). HousingWire reached out to Standowicz to learn more about the path that led to her current role at UWM and the strategies and tools that keep her team running smoothly. From there, I wanted to learn everything I could about the mortgage process.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

Late last week in an email update to its members, the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) announced that reverse mortgage software pioneer Jerry Wagner, founder of Ibis Software , died in February. Throughout the 1990s, Ibis developed several reverse mortgage software applications, including for use by counselors.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2024

Roof AI , an artificial intelligence -powered sales assistant that helps real estate and mortgage companies generate revenue across their business units, announced the integration of OpenAI ’s technology into its system, significantly boosting its capabilities. Michel Moubarak, vice president of growth at Roof AI, told HousingWire.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 21, 2025

After years of high interest rates, and price spikes, mortgage lenders are optimistic heading into 2025. Fannie Mae predicts a 28% increase in mortgage originations to $2.1 The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) also predicts that total origination volume will increase by 28.5%

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2025

Cooper CEO Jay Bray who is slated to report to Krishna as the president and CEO of Rocket Mortgage told HousingWire in an interview that the merger is expected to generate $100 million in revenue synergies and $400 million in expense savings. There is the potential for significant revenue growth depending on mortgage rates.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 5, 2025

1 loan originator in the country by volume for at least five years, is assuming the role of president at Rate Mortgage , the company announced Tuesday. 8 on the Inside Mortgage Finance ranking of top originators at just under $40 billion. 1 mortgage company in America. SB: Our technology is amazing.

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Housing Wire

MAY 15, 2024

Remote online notarization (RON) firm Proof has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered fraud detection tool called Defend. According to the company’s announcement on Tuesday, the tool is built into the Proof platform. caused by falsified records, forged signatures and identity theft.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In February 2024, Sagent , a Warburg Pincus -backed fintech firm, announced the launch of its mortgage software platform, Dara. The six components here make up an entire end-to-end mortgage servicing platform. Dara Core is described on Sagents website as all the essential tools” for daily servicing operations and compliance.

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