Housing Wire

APRIL 26, 2021

New York Community Bank , one of New York City’s largest multifamily lenders, is set to diversify its business strategy with the acquisition of Michigan-based retail bank Flagstar Bancorp. The bank’s stock price was trading at a 26% discount to book value in late January. in an all-stock merger valued at $2.6

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Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2025

At some point, those who intend to service loans in-house need a team and technology to meet todays compliance and cost challenges, said Tom Donatacci , chief client officer at Cenlar. Mihir Bhatia, a Bank of America analyst who covers mortgage companies, said he expects the trend to continue.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2023

HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Adam Carmel , founder and CEO at Polly , to talk about the ways technology should be delivering ROI for lenders. Sarah Wheeler: The cost to originate a mortgage is higher than ever, while companies have invested more in technology than ever before. What is the disconnect there?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The company is aiming to bring more reverse mortgage technology solutions to potential partners already in the industry and those that have yet to enter it. And so for me, I feel like it’s an opportunity to kind of open the door via technology, to how and what is happening in the reverse space. Morales: No.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Technology plays a crucial role in servicers’ ability of servicers to support their borrowers in this challenging time. Sagent’s LoanServ is a servicing system of record providing real-time data to each customer through their Account Connect consumer-facing suite that lenders can brand as their own.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2023

Flagstar Bank , a top-25 U.S. Flagstar made news in recent months, expanding its footprint and further diversifying its business model with the completion of the merger with New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) and the acquisition of certain financially and strategically complementary parts of Signature Bank.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2025

CrossCountry Mortgage and digital banking platform Blend on Monday announced an expanded partnership to drive innovation for independent mortgage banks ( IMBs ). The partnership brings together CrossCountry ‘s 7,000-plus employees across more than 700 branches and Blend ‘s technology platform that powered nearly $1.2

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

As demonstrated in the brilliant UWM Superbowl ad , Millennial homebuyers are looking to technology to match them with the right partners in life, including their mortgage. From a consumer’s perspective, the idea that we wouldn’t be able to connect our bank accounts and financial records in an app is already perceived as archaic. #3

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

Figure Lending LLC is now operating under the umbrella of Figure Technology Solutions , independent of CEO Mike Cagney ’s Figure Technologies. Figure Technologies launched a wholesale lending platform in June 2023 that gives loan originators access to the company’s home equity line of credit (HELOC) offering.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 7, 2020

This article was written for FinLedger, HW Media’s new fintech-focused news brand designed specifically for financial services professionals in banking, insurance and real estate. Blockchain is technology that was created initially as the record-keeping technology behind the bitcoin network, but over time, its use has expanded.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 12, 2020

This article was written for FinLedger, HW Media’s new fintech-focused news brand designed specifically for financial services professionals in banking, insurance and real estate. Among its dozens of limited partners are major banks, which are the kinds of customers Blend is servicing, Mayopoulus pointed out.

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2024

Gwin brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously held executive positions at American Financial Network , Wachovia Bank , Wells Fargo and Accredited Home Lenders. Jon’s strategic vision and innovative mindset will help drive our continued growth and success across all of Fathom’s brands.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 22, 2024

Sagent , a fintech software company providing a servicing management platform for banks and lenders, appointed Chris Marshall as executive chairman. and was co-founder and CFO at Capital Bank Financial Corp. His term as executive chairman began on January 19. Cooper Group. His career includes positions at GMAC, Inc. ,

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Included in the rebranding is an entirely new, white-labeled broker-branded origination hub that will provide e-signature technology, visibility into loan status and the ability for applicants to directly upload loan documents, the company said Tuesday. Brokers love it,” Niemiec said in an interview. “We

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Should the goal of marketing technology be to make it so that a loan officer never needs to log in? Or, should LOs be encouraged to engage with marketing tools as much as possible in order to help them build their own brand and connections? Those banks have since scaled back their role in the mortgage industry significantly.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 6, 2020

This article was written for FinLedger, HW Media’s new fintech-focused news brand designed specifically for financial services professionals in banking, insurance and real estate. and Capital One Bank (USA) N.A. It also was based on the bank’s failure to correct the deficiencies in a timely manner, according to the OCC.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Through the development of improved and sophisticated systems, protocols and technology, these operations leaders are driving their companies to growth and success. In its 8th year, the HW Insiders program is spotlighting the talented operations professionals who are laying the foundation of success for their organizations.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2022

According to a statement from Revvin, the new brand is reflective of the company’s focus on its lending platform and is a better fit for its mission to democratize technology, which allows all financial institutions to act as cutting-edge fintech, no code required. “In

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 22, 2023

For Gen Z, technology is second nature Gen Z is considered those who were born between 1997 and 2012 — today, members of Gen Z are between 11 and 26 years old. We are the cohort succeeding millennials and have grown up with rapid technology progression, an increase in multi-generational households and the “influencer” era.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 14, 2020

This article was written for FinLedger, HW Media’s new fintech focused news brand designed specifically for financial services professionals in banking, payments, insurance and proptech. The technology works on both mobile and web apps. billion by 2025, with banks and insurance companies consuming much of the market share.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2023

Mike Cagney’s Figure Technologies announced a collaboration with CMG Financial , CrossCountry Mortgage , Fairway Independent Mortgage and The Loan Store as private-label partners. Each of Figure’s new partners will leverage Figure’s HELOC technology to create a branded product for their customers, the firm said in a statement.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2021

The IPO gives the cloud-based software company the ammunition to grow market share , develop new products and dive deeper into various sectors within fintech, including consumer banking and auto. ” Blend’s white-label technology is what powers mortgage applications on the website of traditional banks such as Wells Fargo and U.S. .

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2024

PMG offers platforms for human resources, finance, technology , legal and compliance services to its group of lenders. In 2019, PMG added two brands, one of which was Legacy Home Loans , which focuses on increasing the Black homeownership rate in America. As a minority-led independent mortgage bank, it is licensed in 43 states.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The merger would change the leadership structure but maintain each brand. Thrive Mortgage Chairman Roy Jones said the company focuses on “having the best people with the most forward-thinking technology in the industry, all of which is propelled forward with this partnership with Lower.” In total the lenders have originated about $3.3

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Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2021

The parent company of Veritex Community Bank will acquire a 49% stake in Texas-based mortgage lender Thrive Mortgage , the firms announced late Tuesday afternoon. HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath joins Proctor Loan Protector executives Damon Laprade and Mike Dimas to discuss the acquisition and the new brand, Proctor Loan Protector.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 14, 2022

A seasoned retail and commercial banking salesman in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the 39-year-old Woodward joined Interfirst Mortgage as a loan officer in October 2020 after a recommendation from an old college friend. ” Traditional banks have proximity to borrowers due to a preponderance of local branches across the country.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 6, 2022

Prior to the promotion, Walters oversaw mortgage servicing, client experience operations and capital markets and technology teams at Rocket Mortgage. Analysts have said the acquisition signaled Rocket’s push to diversify its business, particularly in technology, at a time when mortgage volume is slowing. Every Time. No Excuses.’”.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2020

With 2020 finally coming to a close, several companies wrapped up this unprecedented year for housing with some brand-new mortgage tech for 2021. Fifth Third Bank announced its own strategic partnership this month with digital mortgage platformer Blend under the intent to create the highly sought-after end-to-end mortgage experience.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2020

During the half-hour discussion, the panelists offered their takes on capital market appetite by channel, touching on the rise of the nonbank, regulatory challenges, IPOs, adaptation and technology, the upcoming adverse-market fee, MSR value and even the forbearance timelines. ” The banking tech laggard.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The company’s close partnerships with mortgage brokers and correspondents transforms feedback into impactful products, technology and services that help clients grow their businesses in any economic environment. That’s made Flagstar a true partner to the 3,600 clients the bank has served in its 35-plus year history.

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2024

Devon Bevis Senior Vice President Correspondent & Co-Issue Sales Mr. Cooper Dionna Hall Chief Executive Officer Broward, Palm Beaches & St.

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2024

We have a responsibility to make loans that are based on bank statements, and other non-W-2-related financial documents, available to ensure all Americans have an equal opportunity to achieve their dream of homeownership, or purchase investment properties to secure their financial future.”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

This article was written for FinLedger, HW Media’s new fintech focused news brand designed specifically for financial services professionals in banking, payments, insurance and proptech. Technology-induced innovation is the ethos of the proptech industry. arm of global investment bank GCA. Anything above $15.5

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 30, 2024

Property managers will have to find new ways to create value and promote brand loyalty among new and existing residents. 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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Housing Wire

MAY 30, 2024

No one else compares when it comes to brand recognition and tools to market our clients’ homes. also serves as a trustee at Watertown Savings Bank. McShane, who was promoted to team lead in 2023, focuses on adapting to new environments and markets and the leveraging of technology. said in a statement. DelRose Sr. DelRose Jr.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

As is usually the case with Lower’s deals, Thrive maintained its brand. Financials of the Universal and Thrive deals were not disclosed. . “Lower is still majority owned by myself and my co-founders,” said Snyder, who started his career in corporate banking at Wells Fargo and American Bank.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 5, 2020

This article was written for FinLedger, HW Media’s new fintech-focused news brand designed specifically for financial services professionals in banking, insurance and real estate. Stay tuned for updates. But investors remain cautious. billion and $5.13 billion and net income was between $3.35 billion and $3.55

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