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Incenter acquires due diligence firm Edgemac

Housing Wire

Incenter is adding a third-party due diligence review firm to its umbrella of companies. Edgemac , which Incenter acquired at the end of last year, does due diligencing for mostly non-QM and jumbo loans, as well as private label reverse mortgages that could eventually be securitized.

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Underwriter shortage slowing the pace of private-label deals

Housing Wire

Underwriters are needed at the beginning of the process to conduct due diligence on mortgage originations, and they are in demand on the back-end of the pipeline to conduct due diligence on the loans being pooled and securitized in RMBS issuances sold to investors. It depends on who you are,” Mayhew explained.

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Top Chicago team joins Compass

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“We’ve wanted to bring our company to the next level for a while now, and by joining Compass, we know we can do that through increasing brand awareness and our average sales price,” Pimentel said in a statement. She continued: “We did our due diligence and reviewed other brokerages.

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Opinion: Beware of the hidden losses of real estate mergers and acquisitions

Housing Wire

As someone who worked for a large, nationally branded brokerage for 30+ years, I had a front-row seat to many mergers and acquisitions. Including someone who understands company-generated business lines in the due diligence process is crucial. I would love to say they all went well, but they didn’t. What are you really buying?

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Opinion: Does your title M&A strategy add up?

Housing Wire

Others look forward to building their brands with strategic acquisitions when the timing is right. Similarly, other title business owners eagerly anticipate the moment when the market is right for them to grow their own brands via M&A. Due diligence. However, brand name alone isn’t enough.

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Why your LOS isn’t delivering a bespoke borrower experience (and what to do about it)

Housing Wire

Unlike an LOS, a POS system is intended to be consumer-facing, offering an opportunity to design and deliver a tailored experience that aligns with the lender’s brand, values and customer journey. In addition, a POS system isn’t shackled by the same need to cater to all aspects of lending as an LOS does.

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Opinion: why real estate agents should serve their community

Housing Wire

When client-facing, agents can point to online ratings and further sources of information for their clients to conduct their own due diligence. Undergo a fundraising campaign and match client’s donations so they have shared ownership, nicely furthering brand loyalty. Host a client volunteer day and provide lunch.

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