Housing Wire

MAY 29, 2025

The answer lies in a remote corner of the mortgage industry: subservicing. While each deal represents a unique circumstance, they point to a broader industry truth: Scale has become increasingly critical as the cost of servicing continues to climb particularly for nonperforming loans. subservicer in 2024 with a $340 billion portfolio.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JULY 21, 2025

As a result, the industry is seeing an expansion of the very definition of Qualified Mortgages (QMs), guidance supporting alternative income documentation, and stronger data-driven compliance frameworks that account for a wider range of “non-standard” income situations. Roby Robertson is EVP of Origination Technology Strategy at LoanLogics.

Lending

Housing Wire

APRIL 17, 2025

Housing industry pros are largely supportive of the raft of changes the Federal Housing Administration made related to the COVID-19 era loss mitigation waterfall. We’ve seen that with banks who have exited the FHA market during COVID, he said. The changes FHA is making will help achieve this balance.

Industrial

Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2025

That focus on technology is what Poleg says will propel the firm’s growth. That, says Poleg, is to double down on technology. The next couple of years will be about building a meaningful competitive advantage for our agents through technology. Were going deep into pure tech innovation.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JUNE 8, 2025

Real estate brokerages have faced their fair share of challenges over the past year — from legal threats and business practice changes, to a slow housing market and the breakneck pace of technological development. You can’t take growth and cash it in at the bank if there is no profit there,” the president of Local Realty said. “I

Brokerage

Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

“Chris is an industry expert when it comes to driving revenue growth and building partnerships. He currently serves as an executive chairman for servicing technology company Sagent , a role he will maintain after the transition. This came after the company acquired Flagstar Bank assets in July.

Banks

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Industries like retail, banking, transportation and food service have undergone massive digital transformation in recent years by leveraging new technologies to enhance consumer experience. In fact, a recent report found that renters who are satisfied with technology are 17% less likely to plan a move.

Property Management

Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2025

In response to drastic economic changes and environmental concerns, industries are quickly realizing the benefits of investing in sustainable practices that can positively impact their business operations. Over the next several decades, this will require our industry to invest in the development of truly recyclable building materials.

Development

Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

Mr. Cooper previously acquired the wholesale and nondelegated mortgage business assets as part of its Flagstar Bank transaction in November 2024. With this acquisition complete, we are better positioned than ever to deliver a broader range of loan solutions, industry-leading technology, and our hallmark YES approach to service.

Closing

Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

In this executive interview, NEO Home Loans President Ryan Grant discusses the company’s partnership with Better Mortgage , which is aimed at combining technological innovation and local market knowledge. Combining advanced technology with localized market knowledge HousingWire: Tell us how your partnership with Better came together.

Lending

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

by a number of industry players. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBs) in New York, Chicago and San Francisco. The initiative comes as the mortgage industry prepares for mandatory adoption of VantageScore 4.0 These include the U.S. now or risk losing access to key mortgage GSEs.”

Mortgages

Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2025

Industries across the nations economic sector are just as reliant on digital devices and online services as the rest of us and are attracting the unwanted attention of cybercriminals this includes the real estate sector. After being notified, the FBI froze the fraudulent bank account. billion in 2023.

Title

Housing Wire

JULY 3, 2025

As part of the Century 21 network, Revelle and his team will gain access to the brand’s technology platform, marketing resources, agent education and lead generation tools. Ahoskie is part of North Carolina’s Inner Banks region — known for its natural inlets and quiet outdoor lifestyle.

Land

Housing Wire

JULY 14, 2025

Lender Toolkit announced Monday the official launch of its IT services offering, designed specifically for lenders that use ICE Mortgage Technology ‘s Encompass platform. Lender Toolkit is a mortgage automation technology company and the creator of the industry’s only fully integrated Mortgage Efficiency Cooperative.

Technology

Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2025

Amid a surge in AI adoption and mounting cybersecurity threats, only 51% of nonbank mortgage lenders say they feel fully prepared to handle compliance risk a warning sign in an industry that’s undergoing rapid digital transformation. That’s according to a new joint study from HFS Research and Cognizant.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2025

Ruimy: The BPL sector is a very fragmented industry with a lot of different players. … The trend over the last few years of banking financing retreating from this sector , I think it opened up a lot more opportunities for BPL lenders to be the at the forefront of the funding solution to residential developers and investment.

Residential

Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2025

But despite the increase, only 14% of lenders with eClosing technology close more than 80% of their loans digitally meaning that many lenders have yet to fully realize its benefits. These include high technology costs (50%), lack of stakeholder usage (42%) and technology issues (41%). the industry average.

Closing

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The reverse mortgage division of Rate formerly known as Guaranteed Rate recently announced the hiring of reverse industry veteran Jesse Allen as the president for Rates reverse lending division as the company heads into 2025. That role is an active one, Allen said. Naturally, this includes reverse mortgages, he explained.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2025

2 industry player in reverse-backed securities issuance and one of the top two providers of proprietary reverse mortgage loans, is expanding its product suite beyond government-backed and proprietary reverse mortgages while remaining focused on older customers. Reverse mortgage lender and servicer Longbridge Financial , a no.

Equity

Housing Wire

MAY 9, 2025

With a pipeline nearly double what it was a year agoand demand coming from across the industry, from leading banks and mortgage servicers to independent mortgage banks and credit unions its clear the need for effortless, personalized banking and lending is only growing. Second, the Rocket/Mr.

Title

Housing Wire

APRIL 28, 2025

“We have the scale, capital, technology , and we’ve invested forward. “They’ve been able to compete with banks and credit unions, and so that’s been a big win for us. . “They’ve been able to compete with banks and credit unions, and so that’s been a big win for us.

Marketing

Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2025

Fannie Mae has launched an AI-powered Crime Detection Unit in partnership with Palantir Technologies to achieve what FHFA/Fannie/Freddie chief Bill Pulte has called “something big on mortgage fraud.” Less known is Palantir Technologies. Then there’s macro industry data, from origination through to securitization.

Loans

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We need to really galvanize the industry to reduce that housing shortage. We have a coalition we’re harnessing right now — banks, lenders, insurers, building developers, technology companies — with the goal to reduce that 1.6 There are a lot of amazing things happening in the U.S., million deficit of homes.

Land

Housing Wire

JUNE 13, 2025

Stearns said the company’s disciplined cost structure has led to consistent profitability — without considering sales of mortgage servicing rights ( MSRs ) — which sets it apart from many independent mortgage banks ( IMBs ) that continue to operate in the red. He’s not wrong. AnnieMac Home Mortgage , a smaller lender that originated $3.1

Mortgages

Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2025

He began his career in investment banking at Bank of America and Moelis & Co. He initiated Reals monthly agent sentiment survey, which has become a popular industry metric for market trends. Jani was recently named a 2025 HousingWire Rising Star , which recognizes young leaders who drive change in the housing industry.

Brokerage

Housing Wire

MAY 19, 2025

The mortgage servicing industry faces significant challenges in managing cash flows efficiently. Independent Mortgage Banks (IMBs) dominate the origination sector, accounting for over 80% of all new mortgages. So how can the mortgage industry cut through this complexity and get a clear view of things?

Mortgages

Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

today announced its partnership with Talkuments , a provider of digital language technology and solutions for the mortgage industry, which will enable lenders and borrowers to navigate the mortgage lifecycle in multiple languages. Blend Labs, Inc. million, a $5.3 million increase, or a 15% increase from the same period last year.

Mortgages

Housing Wire

MAY 19, 2025

As the driving force behind the company, Gregory brings a deep understanding of the mortgage industrys complexities and recognized early on the need for a more stable and scalable solution to provide to this underserved market segment. HousingWire: What key decisions or strategies do you believe contributed most to eRESIs substantial growth?

Lending

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Connie Lindsay “Having cultivated a deep understanding of the mortgage industry over her years in the business, Connie brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success,” Kamien said in a statement. “I am excited to join Rate at such a pivotal time for the mortgage industry,” Lindsay said.

Lending

Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2025

The bigger question is: what role do you want to pursue in the real estate industry? As many cant afford to pay for a home in full, they need to work with a bank to finance a propertythats where a mortgage loan originator (MLO) comes in. Appraisers can be self-employed or employed by banks, government agencies or appraisal companies.

Property Management

Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2025

As a result, bidding wars are back and putting pressure on compensation packages, which places some companies in a difficult position, industry experts told HousingWire. A vice president at a top-25 independent mortgage bank said that after a relatively strong February and March, some lenders staffed up in anticipation of a spring surge.

Mortgages

Marco Santarelli

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Charlotte, North Carolina: Charlotte boasts a strong economy, driven by finance, healthcare, and technology. Fortune 500 Hub: Charlotte is home to the headquarters of nine Fortune 500 companies, including Bank of America and Duke Energy, further solidifying its strong financial and energy sectors. You need a well-rounded approach.

Investor

Real Estate News

JULY 18, 2025

Skip to Content Agents Brokerages MLS/Assn Tech Industry By the Numbers Consumer Illustration by Lanette Behiry/Real Estate News Industry Homeownership education needs a reboot — and a new messenger Loan officers and financial advisors need to meet aspiring buyers where they are as many increasingly turn to social media for home financing advice.

Loan Officer

Housing Wire

JULY 8, 2025

Underfunded security is an invitation to disaster In my opinion, if you’re not allocating at least 10% of your technology budget to security, you’re essentially leaving your front door wide open. As these technologies evolve, so must your mindset. Let’s get real about what cybersecurity means in 2025.

Technology

Housing Wire

JUNE 26, 2025

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler recently sat down with Joe Trapani , chief technology officer at Moder , to talk about how he approaches problem solving with tech, the shininess of gen AI and why it’s probably smart to keep humans in the loop for some tasks. SW: Your team has expertise in insurance, banking and financial services.

Technology

Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

TurboTenants impact is felt across the industry. Self-management software solutions to the rescue TurboTenant leads a new trend in the property management industry. But, self-management software providers like TurboTenant offer options that help landlords access solutions without breaking the bank. billion by 2032.

Property Management

BAM Media

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This kind of tech enhancement is what you get when you mix leading-edge AI technology with people who genuinely care about the experiences of both agents and clients. Pritesh Damani Chief Technology Officer of Real Real agents also have access to banking services through Real Wallet: Real agents based in the U.S. and Canada.

Brokerage