Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

The lending industry is notorious for its poor customer retention – in fact, only 1 in 5 borrowers return to their original lender for a subsequent loan. Sales Boomerang solve this problem by helping banks, credit unions and independent mortgage lenders build lasting, profitable relationships with their borrowers.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 29, 2024

These strategic leadership changes are designed to harness the potential of our talented team and align with our mission to provide exceptional service and support to our agents worldwide,” Michael Valdes, eXp Realty chief growth officer, said in a statement. “As The firm’s $143.578 billion in sales volume earned it the No.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 11, 2024

DART is a mortgage processing product designed to offer the industry an alternative to offerings from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems (MERS), with this latest move ostensibly designed to expand the reach of Figure’s own ecosystem. The DART System is pre-integrated with Figure’s origination and loan-sale services. “We

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Housing Wire

MAY 14, 2024

The investment from Radian Group and existing shareholders will enable FinLocker to introduce a suite of new features and tools designed to optimize the homebuying and homeownership experience. ” FinLocker raised roughly $20 million in 2020 in its Series A round ( TransUnion was one of its early backers ) and $2.25

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2024

The first is for the HECM anti-churning disclosure, which is designed to protect borrowers from unnecessary loan refinancing. Form 1003 “is also used in the mortgage industry by government sponsored enterprises to originate conventional mortgages,” the notice stated. Two key documents are at the center of the proposed changes.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2024

Digital mortgage automation solution provider Floify launched a mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platform for lenders. Broker Edition is designed to provide an intuitive loan management portal for borrowers while making loan management simpler at an accessible price point. Founded in 2013, Floify — a subsidiary of Porch Group Inc. —

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Dubbed the KW Real Estate Agent Professional certificate, the program will give participants a head start in the real estate industry. Keller Williams Realty has partnered exclusively with the online learning platform Coursera to offer a comprehensive introduction to the business of real estate.

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2024

Describing reverse mortgages as originating in 1961 before coming to greater prominence through the establishment of the HECM program during the Reagan administration, one of two recent NAR articles dealing with reverse mortgage-related subject matter stated that home sales and purchases are becoming a more common topic within HECM circles.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 15, 2024

It notably features a more intuitive user interface, seamless point-of-sale integration, and robust compliance and data security measures. We are excited to introduce AIM to the mortgage industry. The portal caters to both conventional and nonqualified mortgage (non-QM) needs. “We

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Sue Haviland has also joined the division as a loan officer, coming off of a roughly three-year stint as Finance of America Reverse (FAR)’s national sales trainer in learning and development. However, the industry itself is in a period of challenge, which is not lost on either him or the executive leaders at the company.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

The mortgage industry faces numerous challenges related to the valuation process today,” Tim Bowler, president of ICE Mortgage Technology, said in a statement. The mortgage industry faces numerous challenges related to the valuation process today,” Tim Bowler, president of ICE Mortgage Technology, said in a statement.

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RIS Media

APRIL 19, 2023

As we take on the spring selling season, understanding and implementing new design trends to include in your home staging can give your sellers a competitive edge and help them achieve a faster, more successful sale. But… The post Emerging Design Trends for Staging a Home in 2023 appeared first on RISMedia.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 17, 2024

That’s where reverse purchase financing comes into play, the funding option specifically designed for older Americans. For real estate professionals, this option presents an opportunity to capture more sales. 6 “The truth is the real estate industry hasn’t really needed to learn about this financing option over the past decade.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To begin with, his reputation for excellence is ironclad: over a decade of experience as a real estate broker and over $300,000,000 in total sales. In 2024, Tate received Coldwell Banker’s International President’s Premier Award representing the company’s top 1% of all sales professionals. Jane Doe specializes in luxury markets.”

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GeekEstate

JULY 11, 2022

Over the past few years, the real estate industry has undergone tremendous transformations. They can see the interiors and exterior of the project through 3D design and give feedback for improvements. 3D rendering marketing prepares a detailed design that includes schools, supermarkets, and hospitals.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

Roomvu sets itself apart with its advanced marketing strategy, offering a comprehensive suite of tools designed to elevate your marketing efforts,” Jeff Kennedy, vice president of sales and partnerships at LeadingRE, said in a statement. And social video generates 1,200% more shares than text and images combined, according to Forbes.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Digital mortgage automation solution provider Floify launched a lending platform for mortgage brokers built on the foundation of the Floify point-of-sale (POS) platform. is a software development company that offers a digital loan origination and POS system for the mortgage industry. in an $87 million deal in 2021.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 2, 2024

Filed last Wednesday in the Western District of Missouri, the Umpa suit, named after its lead and only plaintiff Daniel Umpa, accuses the real estate industry of allegedly colluding to artificially inflate real estate agent commissions. Because this blanket offer must be made available to every buyer-broker using the MLS (i.e.,

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

successfully closed on the sale of this luxury, 4,700-square-foot property on Park Avenue on the Upper East SIde of Manhattan for $13 million. Working in real estate sales for a few years, and now you want to challenge yourself and raise the stakes? Stay at the forefront of industry knowledge by engaging in continuous learning.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This week, Mortgage Cadence announced that it had appointed longtime reverse mortgage industry professional George Morales to serve on its sales team. 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.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Many analysts who cover the mortgage industry believe that the worst of the current cycle may be in the rearview mirror. In 2022 and 2023, quickly rising mortgage rates and shrinking volumes sent shockwaves through the industry and prompted massive job cutbacks. Additionally, the program aims to improve diversity across the industry.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

In the world of mortgage lending, there’s an all-too-common sentiment that echoes through the industry: “My loan origination system (LOS) sucks.” In reality, the LOS is not the problem; the technology is doing exactly what it was designed to do.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Zonda , one of the leading data providers in the homebuilding industry, has acquired Builders Digital Experience (BDX), the company announced on Wednesday. By extension, Zonda also acquired NewHomeSource.com , one of the largest listings platforms for newly constructed homes, and Envision , a new home design platform.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 30, 2023

JPAR® – Real Estate is pleased to announce that five (5) of its sales associates have been recognized among Texas’ top real estate agents on social media. Built on integrity, productivity, and service, it quickly became the #1 independent brokerage in Texas by affiliating with highly productive and influential industry leaders.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

There is no doubt that the cooperative compensation structure changes outlined in the National Association of Realtors’ commission lawsuits settlement agreement will generate massive changes in the real estate industry, but those are not the only changes mandated by the terms of the agreement.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2023

With its captivating and immersive experiences, VR has captured the attention of industry stakeholders, unlocking vast untapped potential. While VR has transformed various industries, it is in real estate where its impact truly shines. The following list of ten ways to use VR in real estate could forever change the way you do business.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In this fun and informative master class exclusively for HW+ members, Experience.com ’s Chief Experience Officer, Brittany Hodak , shares a simple framework every marketing and sales leader can use to design intentional customer journeys, elevating every customer interaction into an experience.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 2, 2023

JPAR®, an influential player in the real estate industry, is proud to announce the second installment of its virtual event series, "Know More, Grow More." This series will spotlight recent industry and market changes, offering invaluable insights for real estate professionals aiming to stay ahead in an evolving landscape.

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Housing Wire

JULY 6, 2023

The nation’s housing industry has entered a new normal in which the dynamics of the market appear perplexing — marked by high mortgage rates and high home prices, along with shrinking mortgage originations. trillion — with sales of new homes rising in dominance. Fannie Mae recently projected originations for 2023 at $1.59

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GeekEstate

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted global market conditions for every industry segment. Because of the fundamental need for shelter, employment, manufacturing and storage, the real estate industry has been at the forefront of these changes. Architecture & Design. Industry Use Case. Sales and Marketing.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

His background includes financially overseeing organizations with revenue in excess of $2 billion, along with growth-oriented companies, like Cambio Health Solutions , which grew from a start-up to an industry leader, prior to its acquisition by FTI Consulting.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

These results came as the number of existing home sales dropped 18.7% From our perspective this is prudent, proven investment that will help franchises grow their offices, help team leaders build larger teams and, simultaneously, it sends a message across the industry that teams have yet another reason to affiliate with RE/MAX.”

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The Close

MARCH 18, 2022

Real estate designations separate you from the competition, demonstrate your expertise, and give you access to professional networks for referrals and support. But, with so many designations to choose from, it’s hard to tell which ones are worth your time, effort, and money. About Real Estate Designations.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 25, 2021

As the refi boom fades, gain-on-sale margins at loanDepot are declining, the company disclosed in a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission this week. The gain-on-sale margin for January and February fell to 321 basis points, down from 338 bps in the fourth quarter. Mortgage Tech Demo Day.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 13, 2023

Mayopoulos resigned from Fannie Mae in 2018 and joined mortgage software startup Blend the following year, becoming one of the highest-profile executives to join the fintech industry. billion loss from the sale of a $21 billion portfolio of available-for-sale securities that triggered massive deposit outflows.

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Real Trends

APRIL 25, 2023

People’s residential dreams and ambitions are dynamic, evolving with the emergence of new designs, technologies, societal trends and, as we’ve seen in recent years, periods of great upheaval. As a consequence, “biophilic design” is a top trend at the moment — bringing an outdoorsy feel inside with the help of some houseplants.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

That’s why they’ve introduced the homegenius Platform, an integrated solution consisting of advanced technology , data science, machine learning and AI designed to drive value and bring ease to consumers through the home buying and selling journey. The process of finding, buying and owning a home today is disjointed, antiquated and messy.

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