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Is technology the problem, not the solution, in the mortgage industry?

Housing Wire

The mortgage industry has long been promised a technological revolution to streamline workflows, reduce operational costs, and enhance efficiency. Yet, despite significant investments in new technologies, the cost to originate loans has dramatically increased. Complex systems may require extensive training and adjustment periods.

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Embracing new technology: Swapping Encompass SDK for Encompass Partner Connect with GridBase

Housing Wire

This change driven by ICE Mortgage Technologys updated standards promises enhanced efficiency, cost savings, and future-proof workflows. GridBase is a proven leader in title and lending technology, offering a seamless, coding-free solution that simplifies migration while enhancing operational workflows. Why should lenders act now?

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How Mortiles use technology and vendors services to push title searches into the future

Housing Wire

Artificial intelligence (AI), predictive underwriting , and blockchain technology are becoming more common in todays real estate industry. Fortunately, information technology company Mortiles brings comprehensive solutions to the ever-changing title insurance, escrow and settlement arena. million into these technologies in 2024.

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Erin Wester on simplifying capital markets technology and what lenders should expect from their tech partners

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently sat down with Erin Wester, Optimal Blues chief product officer and a 2024 HousingWire Women of Influence honoree, to discuss how lenders can simplify capital markets operations and improve profitability with the right technology partner. And technology when its done right can absolutely make that happen.

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ClearValue teams with Restb.ai to bring computer vision to appraisal process

Housing Wire

The companies hope Restb.ai’s technology can help ClearValue’s appraisal review clients improve efficiency and quality control while also reducing costs. By integrating Restb.ai’s technology into Certainty, we are taking a leap forward in appraisal modernization. general manager of valuations, said in a statement.

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ServiceLink expands closing technology

Housing Wire

. “With the tap of a finger, users can instantly choose when, where and how they want to close, and lenders can save money by sunsetting antiquated processes used for in-branch closings, where little to no technology previously existed across the market.

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Reshaping appraisals: Jaro’s high-tech solutions innovate the appraisal process in an evolving real estate market

Housing Wire

Homes are still evolving in terms of technology and energy consumption, raising the need for accurate and efficient appraisals to help lenders approve mortgage loans with greater accuracy and efficiency. Only automation and technology can tackle this new demand effectively, and that’s where Jaro comes into play.