Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2023

As an industry leader, maintaining relationships with mortgage and title professionals could take your business to the next level, and mortgage professional David Lykken wants to help you achieve those goals. David Lykken is the founder, president and chief transformation officer at Transformational Mortgage Solution (TMS).

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 1, 2023

Stavvy , a fintech company specializing in digital and remote collaboration for lending and real estate companies, acquired Brace , a digital mortgage servicing platform. Founded in 2018 , Stavvy works to increase efficiency and transparency in real estate and mortgage lending. Terms of the deal were not announced.

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Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2023

For those in the mortgage space, there are a myriad of technology solutions claiming to help streamline lending operations and improve efficiency. These workflows help title and settlement companies track how data and decisions flow from initiation to outcome.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 7, 2022

From mortgage origination to servicing, companies are constantly grappling with high volume and stringent regulatory oversight while managing a large cohort of vendor partners. Smaller mortgage originators often deal with this problem by throwing more people at it. We’re seeing mortgage executives and workers retiring at record rates.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2021

As the refi-crunch subsides and homebuyers are increasingly competing against faster all-cash offers, speed once again is center stage. To stay ahead (or: remain relevant), title companies need to adapt to changing lender expectations, market trends and new technologies. Digitizing Property Tax Reporting.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A well-qualified buyer these days can find a mortgage at historically low interest rates. But that’s not good enough for United Wholesale Mortgage CEO Mat Ishbia. So if the numbers work for them and they want the lowest rate , they can do that and the mortgage brokers can figure out what works for them and get that deal for them.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Kevin Walsh, the CFO of Century 21 New Millennium , joined Murray and Wright on stage. Both Walsh and Chrissy Oliver, the vice president of M&A at Compass , noted that when they are looking to acquire firms with core services including integrated or joint venture mortgage and title firms, there are some extra levels of vetting required.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2022

The Closing Exchange (TCX) partners with its clients to configure solutions to support their workflow at every stage of their digital evolution. TCX provides a perfect mix of technology and service, providing its clients with the choice of how to close a loan at every stage of its digital evolution. Alan Frelix, CEO.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

From hybrid appraisals to virtual showings to RON/RIN, the digital mortgage process took center stage over the last year. Why should the mortgage process be any different? Can you leverage AI and machine learning to speed up title decisioning? if the option was available to them.

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 15, 2021

When you’re buying a home, you’ll need a title search so that you can get title insurance. Title searches can also reassure buyers, making sure there is a smaller chance of problems with the title later on. We will take a look at the things you need to know about a title search and how it works.

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Housing Wire

JULY 26, 2021

FundingShield, a MISMO-certified wire and title fraud prevention fintech, stated that these events are underreported, as shared by its President Adam Chaudhary on a recent California MBA webinar hosted alongside the FBI. increase in errors related to CPL/agent validation in title insurer systems, as well as an 114.6%

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Housing Wire

MAY 4, 2023

These leaders will join the ranks of former HW Annual speakers like Sandra Thompson, director of of the Federal Housing Finance Agency , Laura Escobar, president at Lennar Mortgage , and Rick Haase, president at United Real Estate. Remember, HW+ members receive 50% off their admission to HW Annual.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2021

The independent public offering comes following a banner year for the mortgage industry , in which Blend still lost $75 million on revenue of $96 million. ” Blend’s white-label technology is what powers mortgage applications on the website of traditional banks such as Wells Fargo and U.S.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2022

The founder of the eight-year-old company and Trulia co-founder devotes an intro and eight sections to other subjects before a penultimate section titled, “People first.”. Knock said that the Foundry Group , a Boulder, Colorado-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage technology companies, led the founding round.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 5, 2022

While the new fees on high-balance and second homes will function similarly to the now-suspended limits on investor and second homes, mortgage industry stakeholders welcomed Thompson’s decision. The plans would also reduce loan targets for manufactured housing, affordable housing preservation and rural housing.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

One area in the mortgage and real estate industry that has been evolving for nearly two decades is digital closings. E-mortgage volume spikes. During the first six months of 2020, the Federal Housing Finance Agency reported that the volume of e-mortgages purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac spiked significantly.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 8, 2021

After three consecutive weeks of increases , the number of mortgage loans in active forbearance fell by 92,000 the first week of 2021, according to a Friday report from Black Knight. of all mortgages, and 2.74 and held their title once again as the lowest portfolio share, also at 3.3%. Black Knight now estimates 5.2%

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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. How do your new orders come in?

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Housing Wire

JUNE 1, 2022

If you were standing on a stage giving an acceptance speech, who would you want to thank for helping you get where you are today? Morgan Salama: Honestly, I’m very biased here — but I think the creation of my new role at Realogy Title Group is a great example! HW: First off, congrats on being named a 2022 Rising Star.

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Realty Biz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Real estate transactions involve multiple stages, with "under contract" being a critical phase. During this stage, various contingencies, inspections, and other conditions may need to be met before the sale is finalized. It is also possible for a mortgage preapproval to expire. Keep this in mind if you suspect problems.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 31, 2022

The Dallas Fed on Thursday published an article titled: Real-Time Market Monitoring Finds Signs Of a Brewing U.S. Over the years, I have tried to express that we won’t have a repeat of 2002-2005 when it comes to a speculative mortgage debt expansion on unsound credit. Are we headed to a housing bubble? Housing Bubble.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 11, 2021

Others are one-time closing costs expenses, which may include: loan origination fees, application fee, mortgage broker fee, title insurance, appraisal fees, title search fee and other miscellaneous payments. Closing costs vary from state to state, but not all home buyers are aware of the expenses prior to closing.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 17, 2024

This decision can occur at various stages – after an offer is made but before it’s accepted, after signing a purchase agreement, or even days before the closing. As you navigate each stage of a home purchase, you might come upon unexpected turns. What are common reasons a buyer backs out?

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Realty Biz

JULY 1, 2023

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) conducted a survey in October 2022, revealing that approximately 7% of deals in the preceding three months got terminated before reaching the closing stage. During this stage, the buyer, seller, or their respective agents select an escrow agent who will oversee the process.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 20, 2023

Mortgage pre-approval is an essential step when buying a house. How long it takes for lenders to give mortgage pre-approval can vary from a day to a week. Understanding Mortgage Pre-approval Before embarking on the journey to homeownership, it's crucial to understand the concept of mortgage pre-approval.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 9, 2024

Prepare and Stage your Home First impressions matter when selling a home. Enhance your home's appeal by effectively decluttering, deep cleaning, and staging. One of the best attributes of any excellent Realtor is providing sound staging advice to their clients. Homes are selling fast and often for over the asking price.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2022

The San Francisco company was now “backed by the top three technology initial public offering underwriters,” Side announced at the time , and the money raise “sets the stage for a future IPO.”. The executive then went on to talk about first developing The Agency’s mortgage, title, and other ancillary services.

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Windemere Selling

JULY 12, 2023

Home Staging & Real Estate Photographer We’re combining a couple professionals in real estate marketing here, but both are critical to successfully selling your home. Home staging can boost home value and helps buyers more easily imagine themselves living somewhere new. Buyers may choose to work directly with a mortgage lender.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

These can include where you live, whether it’s a cash or mortgage-financed sale, and whether you’re working with a top real estate agent. Either way, you probably have one very important question on your mind: when does a seller get paid after closing on a home sale?

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Buyers who get preapproved for a mortgage have an advantage here, but there are still challenges. This stage of escrow totals up the closing costs plus other fees and costs of buying a house. Title: Ensures that no one has a claim to the property. Even with a solid appraisal, financing is not guaranteed. floods, earthquakes).

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RIS Media

APRIL 8, 2022

Real estate listings go through different stages. Real Estate appraisals are usually completed when homes are bought via mortgage loans. Most homebuyers can’t afford to carry two mortgages simultaneously. The title search reveals issues. The title needs to be clean. Contingent meaning. Low appraisal.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 10, 2024

Once your home is listed, it's essential to stage it properly to make a great first impression on potential buyers. Additionally, you'll need to prepare all necessary documents, such as disclosure forms and title deeds, to ensure a smooth transaction. Another mistake is neglecting to stage your home correctly.

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Realty Biz

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Traditionally, you’ll split some costs with the buyer — including title insurance. Before your closing, a title company will run a title search of your property, and whether the buyer or seller pays varies state to state. Staging costs. For example, it may cost you $1,000 or more in staging costs on a $200,000 home.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Yes, you can expect charges for attorney hours, taxes, plus title and recording fees to still apply, though the use of cash can greatly reduce a buyer’s closing costs with the elimination of mortgage fees. First, they’ll probably need a mortgage! title search fee of $200. owner’s title insurance of $566.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 2, 2023

By enhancing the curb appeal, making necessary repairs and improvements, and staging your home for maximum impact , you can attract potential buyers and increase the chances of a swift sale. Staging Your Home for Maximum Impression Effective staging can help buyers envision themselves living in your home.

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HomeLight

JUNE 7, 2022

The time has come to apply for a mortgage and shop for a new house. If this is your first time going through the process — or even if it’s been awhile — the first question on your mind is probably “How long will it take to get preapproved for a mortgage?” followed closely by “What do I need to do to apply for a mortgage?”.

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Marco Santarelli

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In contrast to the West Coast's dominance in 2021 and the Midwest's top spot last year, the Northeast takes center stage this year. This year's results may reflect the impact of higher mortgage rates on those seeking vacation homes. The most popular market among Zillow surfers in 2023 is West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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