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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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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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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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Layoffs hit Dark Matter Technologies

Housing Wire

Dozens of employees at mortgage tech firm Dark Matter Technologies were laid off on Monday, multiple sources told HousingWire. Dark Matter Technologies, which was formed in 2023 as a subsidiary of Perseus Operating Group , itself a unit of Constellation Software , did not respond to a request for comment.

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Rise of The Apps: Building Your Dream Tech Stack For Real Estate Success

Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. How can real estate agents use technology to improve their marketing and business success? Follow this webinar to find out!

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

Housing Wire

As mortgage rates fluctuate based on decreasing housing inventory volume, the appraisal market is more volatile than ever in key areas such as urban and rural communities states like California and Texas. Only automation and technology can tackle this new demand effectively, and that’s where Jaro comes into play. Career Institute.

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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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Tech-Forward Strategies for Scaling Agent Efficiency & Accelerating Growth

As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments!

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The Broker Action Plan for the Post-NAR Lawsuit Landscape

Invest in the right technology, continuous education, and innovative marketing strategies that empower agents to stand out in a crowded marketplace. So – what should brokers do to ensure this?