Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The most likely outcomes include: Lenders: Fewer than 50 mortgage lenders will transition to a federated model that enforces the controls necessary for secure cross-industry interoperability. Audience assets will be valued based on transaction volumes and bundles of listings, lending, loan sales and servicing and trading content.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The title industry led the way in collaborating with industry partners to expand access to digital closings through remote online notarization (RON), which has helped tens of thousands of homebuyers complete their real estate and mortgage transactions safely and securely through the innovative use of technology solutions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Just a couple years ago there was incredible momentum building around alternative ways to purchase, sell and extract value from residential properties. The highly competitive purchase market and bidding wars gave rise to power buyer models to help non cash buyers compete. homeowners. According to the latest Q2 report from the St.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

When the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to zero on March 15, 2020 and set off an extraordinary real estate boom, Rocket Mortgage was ready. But more than 80% of Rocket’s volume during those years came from refinancings, data from Inside Mortgage Finance (IMF) showed. Its parent Rocket Companies rode the wave to a stunning $9.4

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2021

If you have any mortgage servicing rights you’re looking to offload, you may want to give Ocwen Financial a call. A few weeks after striking a deal to buy $14 billion of mortgage servicing rights from Texas Capital Bank , a subsidiary of Ocwen has agreed to buy $48.3 billion of conventional MSR from AmeriHome Mortgage.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Instant homebuyer Opendoor has acquired “tech”-focused mortgage brokerage RedDoor , the companies announced Friday. The purchase comes amid questions of whether iBuying is a viable business model following Zillow’s announcement Tuesday that the company is winding down its iBuying arm. Opendoor has $25.4

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2023

CEO Vishal Garg said in an interview with HousingWire that the company targets mortgage marketplace and white-label technology models. billion in production volume in the first half of 2023, refis accounted for $131 million and purchase loans consisted of $1.6 residential mortgages, the company said.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 24, 2021

A week after the deadline to pick sides in United Wholesale Mortgage ‘s “all-in” ultimatum to mortgage brokers, Fairway Independent Mortgage is speaking out. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. Be a leader.

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GeekEstate

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I’m excited to release Thomvest’s real estate technology market map, which includes more than 240 companies operating within the residential real estate segment. This market map real estate technology companies operating across every phase of the home purchase value chain. As such, we’ve included the Blend logo in those areas.

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Housing Wire

MAY 11, 2021

The parent company of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) reported $860 million in net income during the first quarter of 2021, but there are clear signs that the going has already gotten tough. ” UWM’s quarterly earnings statement shows it did in fact increase its purchase business in the first quarter. billion in Q4.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

and get a pre-approval for a mortgage from the comfort of your own laptop. Yet, there remains a dark cloud over the general perception of the part of the process that occurs somewhere between the signing of the sales agreement and the exchange of house keys — the mortgage approval and settlement/closing process.

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Housing Wire

MAY 26, 2023

More often than not, the small firms that become big, or the mid-cap businesses that eventually make a public offering, can explain their growth by using a new technology , business model or even product in a way that not only differentiates them during market turbulence, but positions them for sustainable success when the tide turns.

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Housing Wire

JULY 13, 2021

Guaranteed Rate, the Chicago-based mortgage lender , and Compass, the New York City-headquartered residential real estate brokerage , “entered into a definitive agreement to form OriginPoint , a new mortgage origination company,” according to a press release Tuesday. billion in mortgages last year. Guaranteed Rate’s $73.9

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Marco Santarelli

APRIL 11, 2024

While the average mortgage rates remain significantly higher than in the early 2020s, and home prices are still elevated, housing activity has been stagnant. This stagnation is reflected in the lowest levels of e xisting home sales since 2010 and a substantial drop in mortgage demand, the lowest in over two decades.

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GeekEstate

MARCH 4, 2024

We have a job opportunity to share from a member of GEM Diamond, EasyKnock , an institutionalized sale-leaseback residential platform. Cultivate and maintain relationships with potential partners, including real estate agencies, financial institutions, mortgage lenders, and other relevant industry players.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 12, 2022

You’ve accepted an offer on your house and both you and the buyer have signed the purchase contract. According to the loan software firm ICE Mortgage Technology, it took 50 days on average to close on a purchase loan for a house, as of Q3 2021. Source: Ice Mortgage Technologies , Data for Sept.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

Worldwide sales of non-fungible tokens, better known – of course – as NFTs, catapulted from $94.9 For example, purchasing an NFT of a JPEG of a painting transfers the intellectual property rights of the painting. But Ethereum was the first with a blockchain that enabled NFT sales. That’s when a 70-year-old brick home in the St.

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GeekEstate

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I am 26 years old and originally from Germany, now making my mark in the US mortgage industry. The company’s success led to its sale to CrossCountry Mortgage in 2022. I was particularly troubled by Loan Originators exploiting consumer ignorance to impose exorbitant fees on mortgage transactions.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 10, 2023

With such impressive sales figures, some sellers may be curious about how to sell a house by owner in California — a decision that could help them save on agent commissions. Often, the decision to go for sale by owner (or, “FSBO”) is motivated by a desire to save on agent commissions. Fast Fasts for Selling a House in California.

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Real Trends

MAY 26, 2023

Create a business plan to document your estimated startup expenses and create realistic short- and long-term goals for sales and marketing. Grow your network The more people you know in real estate, the more sales you can make. Create a business plan Being a real estate agent isn’t a job — it’s a small business.

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HomeLight

MAY 27, 2021

In a home sale, the occupancy date is when a buyer has the legal right to move into their newly purchased home. It depends on your agreement with the buyer. The purchase agreement specifies both the closing date and the date the buyers will be able to move in. To your horror, the buyers step out of the truck.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Chicago-based @properties announced that it is launching a national franchise brand to offer broker/owners and agents access to the firm’s technology, marketing, training and business-development systems that have made it one of the top 10 brokerage firms in the country as an independent. 1 seller of new construction).

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RIS Media

APRIL 15, 2021

In real estate’s latest power move to claim the industry’s data and convert it into an all-in-one service, CoStar has reached an agreement to acquire home-search portal Homes.com for $156M in cash. agents and brokers in the home-sale process, receiving approximately 5 million visits each month and hosting nearly 1.8

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 18, 2020

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association , just under four million American homeowners are in forbearance. Meanwhile, negotiations over a new stimulus package have yet to culminate in an agreement. Historically-low interest rates and a low inventory of homes for sale have helped the housing market remain robust.

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Easy Agent Pro

APRIL 8, 2024

It’s about highlighting the property’s strengths, downplaying its weaknesses, and creating an emotional connection that can drive a sale. In contrast, mortgage literacy essentials help you comprehend loan structures, interest rates, and repayment schedules. Buyer emotions play a significant role in home purchasing.

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Notorious ROB

APRIL 5, 2023

I’ll try very hard not to make this a total sales pitch and shameless plug, but… I make no guarantees on that front. Settlement : actual exchange of money or something else of value for what was purchased. We agree… if they are paying a Buyer Premium on top of the full commission-included sale price.

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HomeLight

JULY 12, 2022

If you are thinking about selling your home, those low-hassle, convenient, fast-sale pitches may pique your interest. You may be curious about getting an online quote for the sale of your home. These buyers will provide an online quote to purchase your home—often sight-unseen. Like you, they thought there had to be a catch.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Perhaps you need a fast home sale to start a new job. Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. They usually present a take-it-or-leave-it sale price. If you accept the offer, you’ll both sign a sales contract. Close the sale and get paid quickly.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2022

People searching for a home can also browse Offerpad-owned listings and work with one of the company’s transaction managers to make a purchase. When selling to Offerpad, you skip many of the typical hassles associated with listing a home for sale, such as staging, showings, and open houses. What is Offerpad?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

If you’re in the real estate industry, you certainly know that the average time from mortgage application to closing has been hovering around 50 days. It’s not a point of pride or badge of honor for any mortgage, title, real estate or valuation firm. Our industry as a whole has made tremendous strides in that regard.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 19, 2023

Perhaps you need a speedy home sale to relocate across the country for an exciting new job promotion. Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. They usually present a take-it-or-leave-it sale price. If you accept the offer, you’ll both sign a sales contract.

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HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. They usually present a take-it-or-leave-it sale price. If you accept the offer, you’ll both sign a sales contract. With a signed sales agreement, the closing process will begin.

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HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. They usually present a take-it-or-leave-it sale price. If you accept the offer, you’ll both sign a sales contract. With a signed sales agreement, the closing process will begin.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 6, 2023

Perhaps you need a fast home sale to start a new job. Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. They usually present a take-it-or-leave-it sale price. If you accept the offer, you’ll both sign a sales contract. Close the sale and get paid quickly.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 24, 2023

Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready. They usually present a take-it-or-leave-it sale price. If you accept the offer, you’ll both sign a sales contract. With a signed sales agreement, the closing process will begin.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 19, 2024

From three decades working as a Realtor, there are common denominators for first-time home buyers going through the purchase process with ease. Interviewing and selecting a buyer's agent and choosing a mortgage lender and real estate attorney are vital steps. A good credit score is vital for securing a favorable mortgage rate.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 2, 2022

This is especially true around the many colleges and universities, where parents may purchase housing for the duration of their children’s college years or where investors are managing properties for college housing. Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer through HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform whenever you’re ready.

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