Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The industry is buzzing with conversations around appraisal modernization — for good reason. It also holds great promise in attracting a new generation of bright, talented appraisers who may have otherwise not given the mortgage valuations industry a second look. Technology makes this possible as it builds new efficiencies.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2022

Matrix also has agreed to begin using RoundPoint as a servicer prior to the deal’s closing date “and expects to begin transferring loans to RoundPoint in the fourth quarter of this year,” the Two Harbors announcement of the acquisition states. billion MSR portfolio based on the UPB of loans serviced. million premium.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2023

From pre-closing through post-closing, ICE Mortgage Technology offers electronic services that save time and money compared to traditional methods of managing documents and communication. The solutions featured as part of Simplifile include eRecording, eSign Events, Collaboration and Post-Closing, and Document Builder.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 9, 2023

AI chat tools are revolutionizing the real estate industry by providing a more efficient and personalized experience for consumers and businesses. For example, a homebuyer could ask the chat tool, "What is the pre-approval process?" Overall, AI chat tools offer a number of benefits for the real estate industry.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2022

.” According to the company, jumbo loans will be available for both 15-and-30-year cycles. For qualifying buyers, loans can be distributed in amounts up to $3 million. Currently, the fintech’s product portfolio includes conventional 15- and- 30-year fixed rate loans but the lender does not offer FHA or VA loans.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

After completing countless Veterans Administration (VA) mortgage loan transactions over the years, Chris Pascoe, a Marine veteran turned RE/MAX agent, has developed something of a system. He will also inform the listing agent that he is a veteran himself and implores them to ask any questions or express concerns they have about VA loans.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

and is used by title insurance underwriters, title agents and closing attorneys. . The deal was quickly met with resistance from trade groups and investors voicing antitrust issues – the two giant suppliers of mortgage loan origination software would harm competition in the mortgage tech solutions market. billion, down from $2.9

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2021

HW: What are some challenges lenders are facing when it comes to streamlining loan applications, particularly in this heavy purchase environment? Geoff Green: Streamlining loan applications should be getting easier as more and more mortgage technology enters the marketplace, but that is not always the case.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 16, 2022

The Federal Reserve ’s 75 basis point interest rate hike – its largest since 1994 – proves the central bank is laser-focused on slowing inflation, but loan officers and housing economists don’t expect mortgage rates to come down until consumer prices fall. mortgage industry to fund $4.1 trillion in new loans in 2020 and $3.9

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Housing Wire

MAY 12, 2022

Worsening market conditions are only going to accelerate an already hyper-competitive mortgage lending industry that is still learning to adapt to post-pandemic homebuying behaviors. Customer-facing technologies, particularly loan origination and decisioning software, are now standard in mortgage lending’s tech stack.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The great promise of short sales and other distressed pre-foreclosure sales as a foreclosure alternative is most fully realized in a competitive and transparent online auction marketplace, according to recent data from the Auction.com Market Validation Program (MVP) for pre-foreclosure sales. Pre-Foreclosure Potential.

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RIS Media

MAY 19, 2021

The loan process is a whole different process that can seem like a foreign language. Loan origination fee, loan discount, appraisal fee, credit report, lender’s inspection fee, mortgage broker fee, tax service fee, flood certification fee, flood monitoring, etc. Items to Be Paid at Close of Escrow. Lender Fee.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2022

range, versus closing on their mortgage now when their homes are finally finished being built and rates are around 7.0%,” said Summers, a Keller Williams agent in Provo, Utah. But some of those partnerships are getting turned on their head as the mortgage industry reckons with the housing market slowdown.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Mortgage rates, now around 6.5%, are cooling down the housing market and triggering mass layoffs in the mortgage and real estate industries. Loan officers get an up-close look at how much shoppers and capital-strapped buyers are getting priced out in the rate-rising environment. Mortgage rates have nearly doubled to around 6.5%

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

But our industry is not reacting to these new demands nearly as quickly as others, and that could be a problem. Low interest rates have kept refinance loan volumes robust, but no one knows for how long. The mortgage industry, in general, has lagged behind other industries in terms of maximizing the benefits of new technologies.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2021

As we think about coming out of this first month of the year, we’ve quickly realized this year is going to be anything but planned or what we in the mortgage lending industry are used to. But for others, low mortgage rates gave way to pre-approved borrowers struggling in a very competitive seller’s market.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 29, 2021

According to MBA, industry retention is only 21% because data and communication gaps erode customer trust at the two most important parts of the relationship: (1) when they first go from originations into servicing, and (2) when they need a new loan. . But how can servicers convert “customer for life” from theory to practice?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Apart from selling produce that is popular in former Soviet countries, these stores represent a marketing opportunity for Alex Naumovych, a loan officer at Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corporation. Just before a customer buys a container of pre-made Borscht, they see Naumovych’s business cards and flyers that lay neatly near the checkout area.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

It also allows sellers access to a network of pre-approved buyers to expedite the process. HomeLight claims that it has built a “faster application and underwriting process” that allows the company to guarantee that it can close a loan in 21 days with “zero lender fees and transparent rates.”.

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BAM Media

MAY 14, 2024

Closing costs (to put the horror stories they’ve heard into perspective) #3— “Glossary of Real Estate Terms: Speak Like a Pro!” Not knowing key real estate terms can make first-time buyers feel lost and overwhelmed—and less likely to want to move forward, even if now is the best time for them to do so.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 23, 2023

The business combination closing, announced Wednesday, unlocks approximately $565 million of fresh capital, including a $528 million convertible note previously committed from affiliates of SoftBank and additional common equity from funds affiliated with NaMa Capital (formerly Novator Capital). It took Better two years to go public.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 30, 2023

There are fixed-rate mortgages, adjustable-rate mortgages, hybrid loans, reverse mortgages, and FHA loans that all come with varying interest rates. To get the best rate for your situation, be sure to look closely at each type of mortgage. that may help you get approved with favorable terms.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

JANUARY 24, 2024

Unless you come into a windfall of money, most people need to get a mortgage in order to buy a home, so getting a mortgage pre-approval to find out how much a lender will allow you to spend is the first step. On the other hand, there’s the potential disappointment that you could find out you don’t qualify and get denied for a loan.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 18, 2023

In a cyclical mortgage industry, hedging is key to maintaining a buffer against losses. Since launching as a call center in 2003, the California lender has expanded into the outside distributed retail model with a target on the purchase mortgage market, serviced its own loans and developed its tech stack in-house.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In business for close to two decades, The CE Shop offers real estate exam prep, continuing education, and broker licensing courses, plus programs for prospective mortgage and appraisal professionals. If you’re new to real estate, you’ll need to complete a state-approved course and pass your state’s licensing exam.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In his 20 years in mortgage banking, no year has compared to 2023 in terms of difficulty, said Ben Cohen, Guaranteed Rate ’s managing director and a top-producing loan officer. It was another brutal year, pushing loan originators to work longer hours, close loans faster while diversifying their mortgage product offerings.

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Realtor.com

AUGUST 13, 2020

That’s especially true in the mortgage industry, where interest rates and the overall home loan landscape are shifting with such head-spinning speed, it’s easy for outdated information to circulate, leading home buyers and homeowners astray. “There aren’t as many loan products available,” Lee says.

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Realty Biz

MARCH 13, 2024

Landing your first home is a thrilling and scary experience, especially if you are a newbie in the real estate industry. A lot of new buyers just eager for their new lives often miss some crucial steps during the buying process such as undergoing complete pre-purchase home inspection and understanding mortgage terms fully.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2023

Scott Miller, a former mortgage loan originator at Sprout Mortgage , knew the clock was ticking when the non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) lender abruptly closed doors in July 2022. In turn, thousands of loan originators could soon be looking for a new lender to hang their license.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

This is especially effective if you’re newly licensed, just moved to a new area, or simply as an introduction if you’ve haven’t previously told your neighbors that you’re in the real estate industry. I’d be happy to email you a copy of their pre-approval letter. There are loan programs available that allow as little as 3.5%

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RIS Media

AUGUST 19, 2021

“With Rocket Mortgage, I’m able to get people approved fairly quickly, and they are as flexible and available to me as I am to my client,” says DaCosta, an agent at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers. “I also have two loan reps who are there when I’m putting in a loan referral.”

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

The homebuying process is already complex, so understanding certain words and terms in the real estate industry will help you get ahead of the game for when you’re ready to start buying. Closing costs : Fees associated with the purchase of a home due at the end of the sales transaction. The fee, usually 0.3 – 1.5 Source: Zillow.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

By comparing loan options, understanding loan terms and interest rates, and exploring resources for mortgage comparison, you can find the right mortgage lender for your financial situation. Seek professional advice: Working with a mortgage professional, such as a loan officer or mortgage broker, can provide valuable guidance.

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Redfin

JULY 11, 2023

A mortgage is a loan specifically designed for purchasing a property, commonly a home. In the event that the borrower fails to repay the loan, the lender has the right to take possession of the property through a legal process known as foreclosure. What is a mortgage? How does a mortgage work? What is PMI, and when is it required?

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2021

You are one week away from the closing table, and your first-time homebuyer’s lender calls with stressful and unfortunate news. They want to secure as many leads as possible and have smooth transactions that end at the closing table. There isn’t one loan that fits all. Different types of loans work for different people.

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RIS Media

APRIL 18, 2022

Get pre-approved for a mortgage. Before making an offer on a property, it’s important to have pre-approval for a mortgage. Your agent can help you get pre-approved for a mortgage in the current market. Over the life of the loan, it could translate into thousands of dollars. This one is a biggie.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

“We’re really pleased that even in these uncertain times, we can continue to increase the available number of programs to support home affordability with a focus on community and locally based loan originators, as we believe they are key to helping people feel more at ease when they’re making a big purchase, like a home. Government.

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