Housing Wire

MAY 2, 2021

First American offers an integrated suite of staff and network appraisal products and services, including standard appraisals, collateral inspection services and hybrid valuations through First American Mortgage Solutions’ Appraisal Management Company (AMC) and the First American Staff Appraiser Company.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The firm announced Wednesday that it has acquired Denver-based digital mortgage automation and point-of-sales software company Floify. Floify projects $15 million of revenue in 2022 and is projected to bring in $2 million in revenue to Porch for the balance of 2021 post-close, Porch told investors. The acquisition cost Porch about $76.5

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

First, Federal Reserve actions loading taxpayers with debt that now exceeds total GDP, which drove mortgage rates to historic lows. These draw investors globally. In short, they are getting the best credit quality borrowers in the mortgage market with confirmed fresh credit data. The other is GNMA MBS. in 2020, compared with 4.8%

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Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2024

launched on Wednesday to serve international investors in U.S. real estate with a fast, digital mortgage process. Investors can partner with a real estate agent , mortgage broker or turnkey provider to locate a property of their choice. Miami -based startup Waltz Inc. A digital U.S.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

But with rising mortgage costs and high interest rates , refinancing doesn’t always make the most sense. To help homeowners explore their home equity options, lenders, investors and others in the industry should consider leveraging tech-backed services. Borrowers everywhere are seeking new ways to tap into their home equity.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 27, 2023

Automated mortgage technology provider Lender Toolkit announced this week that it has integrated with Reggora , an appraisal management software company that focuses on modernizing residential real estate valuations for mortgage lenders. That savings can be passed on to borrowers.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

You can also create messaging for your investor clients to inform them of possible investment opportunities. For example, your investor clients probably wont be interested in a first-time home buyers checklist, and you most likely wouldnt want to send information about 1031 exchanges to the first-time home buyers in your database.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Mortgage Technology introduced two new tools, Validate ROV and Validate Selector, to its growing suite of property valuation solutions, the company announced on Monday. Regulators are paying close attention to valuations for many valid reasons.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

CAPE Analytics has unveiled a new, AI-powered , automated property condition report (aPCR) tool crafted for institutional lenders, whole loan investors, and real estate investors. The common understanding of valuation, inspection and even property value is shifting, as more and more technology-enabled alternatives are emerging.

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Housing Wire

JULY 22, 2024

Quality control reviews include analysis and identification of any property issues and items of safety, soundness, or structural integrity to determine whether the lender appropriately required inspections or repairs prior to the purchase of the home by the borrower.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2021

Mortgage tech is already off to the races, with companies introducing new digital products early in 2021. Digital mortgage platformer Blend is back this week, announcing that they are furthering their Freddie Mac partnership by integrating the GSE’s automated underwriting system, Loan Product Advisor.

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The Close

MARCH 14, 2025

High-quality inspectors are detail-oriented and communicative, maintain the required licenses, and have experience inspecting buildings of your property type. The inspection covers key areas, such as the condition of the homes roof, walls, windows, doors, foundation, plumbing, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, and insulation.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

Mortgage startup Accept.inc announced Thursday it raised $90 million in debt and equity. Led by venture capitalist firm Signal Fire as well as existing seed investors Y Combinator and DN Capital , Accept.inc said it plans to use the funding to scale its platform, double its team size and enter new markets.

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The Close

JANUARY 16, 2025

If youre looking to buy a home but have financial concerns or hesitations about bank loans, choosing the rent-to-own path is a great option, as opposed to the traditional mortgage path. Investors looking to sell: This lets you offload a property while covering costs. Lets dive in so you can decide if this option is right for you.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The complexities of serving borrowers under the CARES Act require lenders, servicers and investors to partner with a mortgage services provider who has the expertise and national network to provide high-touch support to its clients. We are a solution provider,” said Keith Murray, president and CEO of VRM. “We

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Housing Wire

APRIL 25, 2024

Agents say they are also seeing a lot of appraisal gap clauses , inspection waivers and free leasebacks popping up in offers as buyers look to improve their chance of winning a house in the current market. In addition to keeping prospective home sellers in their houses longer, higher mortgage rates are also taking a toll on buyers. “But

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Housing Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

“Buyers right now have gotten more comfortable with the mortgage rates,” Comito said. While buyers are facing inventory and interest rate challenges, agents say they are also facing competition from investors and the all-cash offers they are capable of making. “I

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 1, 2021

eMerge, a company that offers alternative valuation solutions, including broker price opinions (BPOs), will allow Accurate Group to increase its broker network and leverage property inspection technology, the company said. This is the second acquisition for Accurate this year.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 18, 2021

HousingWire recently spoke with Raj Dosaj, head of real estate at CAPE Analytics, about how CAPE Analytics is providing this data and working with investors to grow their business. Due to the rise of new technology solutions and the pandemic, 40% of mortgages are now completed with appraisal waivers.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

As a consequence, the number of real estate, mortgage and general housing tech firms to make the annual Inc. Mortgage origination platform Maxwell , which was in the top 200 last year and a HW Tech 100 award winner in 2021, was ranked No. The past year hasn’t been particularly good for tech or housing. The company was No.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2020

It makes for exciting – and uneasy – times for lenders, investors and policy makers, panelists said at HousingWire Annual on Thursday. “This is where the rubber hits the road between the lender, the investor and the policy maker.” “As an investor, you’re looking at all this trying to figure it out,” he said.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 1, 2023

Change in uninsured losses As of late, however, the uninsured losses are being absorbed by other stakeholders in the housing finance system, including mortgage lenders, mortgage servicers, private mortgage insurers, government agencies, capital markets investors, and the government-sponsored enterprises.

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The Close

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Inspect the land: Take a stroll on the property—bring your favorite boots. After you’ve purchased your land (aside from any mortgage payments), the main ongoing cost is just the annual property taxes. Other land marketplaces, like Crexi and LoopNet, provide real estate investors with more extensive and relevant property details.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Mortgage interest rates have risen quickly in the past few months further eroding affordability. There had been nearly one-third of buyers who waived an inspection or appraisal contingency, but the last month it fell to just over 20% for both. It is difficult to obtain a mortgage today.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 31, 2021

Mortgage servicers are staying busy. ClearLabs has brought innovative solutions to the market, including OwnerInsight , a first-to-market homeowner-enabled appraisal inspection tool, available free to all lenders, appraisers, and AMCs. lenders and nearly every mortgage investor, including the GSEs.

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Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

Modernization will either take root and flourish throughout every branch of the mortgage industry, or our industry could miss a critical window to introduce meaningful reforms. In these scenarios, no inspection or appraisal of any kind is performed on the property. Poor data visibility.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 3, 2023

Aerial drone inspection of Lennar’s Westview housing development Miami, Florida. In a recent earnings call, Sheryl Palmer, chairman and CEO of national homebuilder Taylor Morrison , said about two-thirds of homeowners now have mortgage interest rates below 4%. Taken by Felix Mizioznikov. We need to build above 1.1 billion to $1.8

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The Close

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A well-structured plan will guide your decisions and attract potential partners or investors. Crowdfunding: Real estate crowdfunding is when investors pool resources and invest in projects such as new developments or acquisitions. The key here is finding deals where the seller, wholesaler (you), and investor all win.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

The report noted that “most bankers reported that residential mortgage demand remained weak.” Days on the market are lengthening, and home inspections are becoming the norm again. Respondents indicated that there were fewer closed and pending home sales as elevated mortgage rates and low housing inventory have impacted volume.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

” Rich Weidel, Princeton Mortgage CEO : “I’m in some owners working groups, and somebody will bring up a tech and either they’re having great success and we’re struggling with it, or we’re having great success and they’re struggling with it. But it’s not an easy landscape to navigate. We wrangle with it every week.”

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 14, 2020

A conversation on mortgage capital markets wouldn’t be complete without data. We’ll also get a glimpse into the rise of property inspection waivers and potential secondary market impact. This is where the rubber hits the road between the lender, the investor and the policy maker.”. Watch the full session below.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Avoiding foreclosure: You’ve fallen behind on mortgage payments, and selling the house can prevent a potential foreclosure. The process of a cash offer in Syracuse You may be wondering how an all-cash transaction works in Syracuse and how it circumvents the traditional mortgage process.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Avoiding foreclosure: You’re behind on mortgage payments, and selling the house can help avoid a potential foreclosure. The buyer already has the funds available to purchase your home, completely avoiding the traditional mortgage process and streamlining the transaction.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Perhaps they don’t receive strong enough offers or struggle to address issues that arise at home inspection. House-hacking is a great way to build wealth and pay down your mortgage. Targeting investors and tailoring your real estate prospecting letters to their needs and is very smart.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Avoiding foreclosure: You’re behind on mortgage payments, and selling the house can prevent an impending foreclosure. The process of a cash offer in Albuquerque An all-cash sale in Albuquerque provides a straightforward path to selling your home, bypassing the complexities of the traditional mortgage process.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Financial shift: Financial changes can make a mortgage tough to manage, and a fast sale can offer relief from monthly payments. The process of a cash offer in Worcester, MA Selling your Worcester house for cash is a streamlined process, cutting out the need for a mortgage and the delays that come with it.

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The Close

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Purchasing a multifamily property is an excellent way for investors to generate steady income. Multifamily mortgage loans typically require 20% of the property price for a down payment, and there are inevitable maintenance and property management costs. These multifamily units often share walls, floors, and communal spaces.

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