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The Mortgage Collaborative launches emerging technology fund

Housing Wire

The Mortgage Collaborative, an independent cooperative network in the mortgage industry, today announced the launch of TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP, a venture capital program funded by a self-selected segment of TMC members to capture opportunities driven by the rapid pace of technological change in the mortgage sector.

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The current REO market requires an expansion of services for business growth

Housing Wire

Moreover, VRM Mortgage Services harnesses the power of its innovative, proprietary technology, seamlessly blending predictive modeling with AI capabilities. We take immense pride in our agile, industry-leading proprietary technology solutions and our scalable, seasoned resources. territories.

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Competition for mortgage underwriters has never been fiercer

Housing Wire

We’ve grown in excess of 100 employees already in two-and-a-half quarters, that’s underwriters,” said John Levonick, CEO of Charlotte-based Canopy , a third-party due-diligence (TPR) firm that started doing business in the second quarter of 2021. And there’s just no way for due-diligence to really compete with that.”.

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How Blockchain Technology Is Revolutionizing The Property Market

Realty Biz

While blockchain has already been used in sectors like finance and logistics for many years, the technology is now being leveraged within the real estate sector. Smart contracts can also improve due diligence, save on costs, and reduce the likelihood of fraud, payment disputes, and many other issues. Image Credit: Unsplash.

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Crisis management in real estate: 8 tips for handling difficult situations

Housing Wire

Consider the residential client disappointed at the lack of inventory , or the commercial investor with many vacancies in a once-thriving property. Embrace technology If you still rely on paper and pen, it’s time to enter the 21st century. Consider longevity Have you heard the saying, “Tough times don’t last, but tough people do”?

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Opinion: Why aren’t more commercial brokerages seeking affiliated arrangements?

Housing Wire

So why aren’t more commercial real estate (CRE) entities – investors , principals, banks, law firms or developers – seeking the same? Market conditions have certainly trended downward for residential or commercial real estate. Right now, we’re generally seeing more mixed-use developments and multifaceted commercial projects.

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How Commercial Real Estate Investors Are Weighing Climate Change When Planning Future Business Strategies

RIS Media

While COVID-19 is the leading disruptor of the commercial real estate market at the moment, the industry is preparing for even further long-term disruption from climate change. – Incorporating climate risk into due diligence and other investment decision-making processes.