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SERHANT. secures $45M to further develop its AI platform

Housing Wire

Technologies, the umbrella company that includes the brokerage — will be used to develop the company’s AI platform known as S.MPLE. Through our best-in-class technology and creative approach and solutions, we are expanding at an unprecedented rate,” Serhant said in a statement. The investment — which is going to SERHANT.

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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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Future-proofing real estate: Why developers are turning to modular for sustainability and resilience

Housing Wire

These green building benefits associated with modular construction do not come with the dreaded green cost premium even though recent research shows that developers are willing to pay an average 10% more on construction costs if it allows their business to shift towards a more circular and sustainable business model.

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

Housing Wire

Mortgage and title clients are undergoing a significant transformation with the shift from Encompass Software Development Kit (SDK) to Encompass Partner Connect (EPC). This change driven by ICE Mortgage Technologys updated standards promises enhanced efficiency, cost savings, and future-proof workflows. Why should lenders act now?

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Assessing the reverse mortgage technology landscape

Housing Wire

But it also leads to questions about how much or how little technology tools can or should interact with the business. While some documents still legally require a so-called wet signature, incorporating more technology into these elements of the business is seen by others in the space as a positive step forward.

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CoreLogic’s John Rogers on AI, climate risk and land development issues

Housing Wire

Rogers met with HousingWire to discuss his new role and cover a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence (AI), climate risk and land development. NP: You work directly with land developers too. What sort of policies are you helping to develop on their end? This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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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.