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Chuck E. Cheese, MLS listing books and the correct pronunciation of ‘Realtor’ were on the table during HousingWire’s commission lawsuit debate

Housing Wire

It devolved into a battle about historic facts, old-school MLS listing books, pronunciation corrections and even references to the kid-friendly restaurant chain Chuck E. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) loans. The hourlong debate began with both participants discussing their motivations for participating. It is against the law.

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Clear Capital’s AURA to automate appraisal review

Housing Wire

AURA integrates appraisal quality analytics driven by machine learning and photo AI into loan origination and order management platforms. These features ensure compliance with internal credit policies, government sponsored enterprise (GSE) guidelines and investor overlays, thereby expediting the loan closure process.

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With Caliber Reconnect, brokers are alerted when their borrower is likely to refinance or purchase a new home

Housing Wire

Caliber Home Loans, Inc., a home loan company, offers resources to help support a broker’s business for continued success. Caliber Reconnect includes MLS Trigger that alerts brokers when a shared borrower’s property has been listed for sale on MLS. David Schroder, EVP, Third Party Originations.

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The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

Housing Wire

The company recently launched a mortgage brokerage firm that offers a plug-and-play program for real estate agents to become mortgage loan officers, a practice called dual licensing. of the loan amount, with a $5,000 cap, which adds to the typical buyer-side agent commission of up to 3%. of the loan amount in LO compensation.

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Introducing the 2023 Women of Influence!

Housing Wire

Name Job Title Company Name Agnes Standowicz Senior Vice President and Head of Underwriting United Wholesale Mortgage Alayna Gardner Director of Sales and Marketing LodeStar Software Solutions Ali Haralson President Auction.com Amanda Tucker Chief Risk and Compliance Officer Atlantic Bay Mortgage Company Amy Gromowski Executive of Science and Analytics (..)

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Borrowers exiting forbearance may choose to sell their homes – What role do servicers play?

Housing Wire

According to Black Knight , 96% of homeowners have at least 10% equity – meaning they may be able to pay off their loan, closing costs, and agent commissions without paying out of pocket or a short payoff. At the same time, loan advances continue to increase, putting additional financial pressure on servicers.

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Opinion: Are lenders dropping the ball on homeowner assistance?

Housing Wire

From Multiple Listing Services (MLS) to consumer-facing giants like Zillow , Realtor.com and Redfin , the real estate industry is raising awareness about homebuyer assistance programs through agent education and self-service tools that help consumers find programs they qualify for. The business case for offering homebuyer assistance.

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