Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2023

HousingWire recently spoke to Sandra Madigan, EVP of product strategy – servicing technology at ICE Mortgage Technology , about improving the home buying and ownership experience with technology and how the industry can do so thoughtfully. What do you think the disconnect is there, and do you see this changing in the future?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

On Wednesday, the firm hired former senior vice president of finance Joanne Zach as chief financial officer. According to firm, Zach gained valuable insight from Fregenal on Fathom’s finance strategy while forming key relationships across the company. . million in average yearly sales volume per agent.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

ICE Mortgage Technology presents their solution that also serves as an overhaul of the home financing process. As they put it, “We give our clients a complete ecosystem of proven tech, data, and analytics that supports the whole real estate and housing finance journey.”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Dark Matter Technologies , formerly Black Knight Origination Technologies, is focused on mainly two things: the smooth transition to new owners, and lowering the cost to originate loans for lenders. Read on to learn more about Dark Matter Technologies’ plan for mortgage. What opportunities did the firm see?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

Tim Bowler, President of ICE Mortgage Technology, has a clear, specific vision for the future of ICE Mortgage Technology and the mortgage industry. We are committed to making the dream of homeownership a reality for more Americans and helping achieve this through user-friendly technology. Tim Bowler: Absolutely.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2024

Industry-leading reverse mortgage lender Finance of America (FOA) detailed some of its ambitions in appealing to senior borrowers, which includes new TV commercials that feature former American Advisors Group (AAG) turned FOA spokesman Tom Selleck. It noted that mortgage rate declines are expected to make a difference in Q3 results.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 18, 2024

Dark Matter Technologies , formerly Black Knight Origination Technologies, is gearing up to bring more lenders on to use its Empower loan origination system in 2024. Read on to learn more about how Dark Matter Technologies’ plans increase market share and utilize AI in its LOS.

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Housing Wire

JULY 18, 2024

Miami -based startup Waltz Inc. launched on Wednesday to serve international investors in U.S. real estate with a fast, digital mortgage process. The company is initially working in nine states with plans to expand. “Investing in anything nowadays takes just a few clicks, unless you’re a foreign citizen investing in U.S. A digital U.S.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 13, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has warned the agency that it has serious network security deficiencies that leave its computer systems vulnerable to hacking, based on “penetration testing” the OIG performed. This is according to a report issued by the FHFA OIG itself.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2024

Tyrrell has more than 25 years of experience in mortgage, finance and technology, serving as president of ICE Mortgage Technology for three years after ICE bought Ellie Mae in 2020. Mortgage veteran Joe Tyrrell will succeed Scott Smith as CEO of Optimal Blue , the company announced Monday.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 24, 2024

Figure Technology Solutions , the parent company of Figure Lending LLC , named Michael Tannenbaum as its new CEO, the company announced on Tuesday. Tannenbaum boasts more than 15 years of experience in financial technology and financial services. Tannenbaum will also be a member of the board of directors.

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Housing Wire

JULY 15, 2024

On the other hand, the usual hyperbole that accompanies any trend in technology should not be taken at face-value; kicking the tires and assessing previous promises and bets is essential. Finance: D- Housing finance has not structurally changed in decades. To some, any suggestion that AI is anything but liberatory is heresy.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

will move its servicing operations to the industry-leading MSP loan servicing system from ICE Mortgage Technology , ICE announced on Monday. ICE’s mission to digitize and streamline all aspects of the housing finance lifecycle aligns perfectly with our goal to create the world’s simplest path to homeownership.”

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2025

But in the immediate interim, housing developers must invest in technologies , like modular construction, to dramatically extend the resiliency and life of their buildings. As it stands, the best way to move closer towards a circular, make-use-reuse housing economy, is to build longer lasting, climate resilient buildings.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 9, 2024

It’s supported by Varun Krishna , a veteran in the financial technology world and former executive at Intuit and PayPal , who was appointed as the company’s new CEO in July 2023, replacing Bob Walters. The lender says the technology allows the company to close loans 2.5 Rampell co-founded several fintech firms, including Affirm.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Real’s technology platform and its ProTeams program piqued my interest,” Reed said in a statement. Real’s technology platform and its ProTeams program piqued my interest,” Reed said in a statement. Reed brought a banking and finance background to real estate when she became an agent in 2016 and has shown a knack for marketing.

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Housing Wire

JULY 31, 2024

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) visited the University of Alaska at Fairbanks to tout the possibilities that 3D printing technology could bring to the construction of affordable housing in the U.S. Beyond HUD, the university and the city of Nome, other partners include the Alaska Housing Finance Corp. ,

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is planning to examine innovations in the multifamily housing space following its TechSprint event in late July, which focused on innovative use cases in housing for generative artificial intelligence (gen AI). The FHFA launched its Office of Financial Technology in July 2022.

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Housing Wire

JULY 17, 2024

They were followed by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Federal Reserve System and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). AVMs deploy technology to value the properties used as collateral to secure mortgages. (FDIC) announced their approval of the final rule.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

We’ve also implemented project management technologies and streamlined processes to improve workflow and turnaround times for loan officer requests, effectively halving the time it takes to fulfill them. HousingWire: The Money Store prides itself on providing easy, efficient, and affordable home financing.

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Housing Wire

MAY 21, 2024

In his new role, Shuler will focus on Planet’s technological growth and enhancements to its operational efficiency. “My My goal is to execute a technological strategy that not only streamlines business processes but enhances security and customer experience while reducing costs and aligning with industry standards.”

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2024

Las Vegas -based housing technology startup BOXABL on Tuesday announced that it has received approval to begin selling a factory-built accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in California , which could provide more options in a state strapped for affordable housing options. But some experts believe that financing options for ADUs need to be expanded.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Michigan-based United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) has launched proprietary technology that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to send pre-validated refinance opportunities. KEEP’s proprietary technology will create the easiest refi process ever — providing opportunity to the broker and significant savings to the borrower.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

“This acquisition furthers our long-term plan of developing a full-service commission-free homebuying and financing technology platform powered by our proprietary AI technology and dedicated professionals,” Brent Miller, chief financial officer of reAlpha, said in a prepared statement.

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Housing Wire

MAY 22, 2024

Our comprehensive product suite offers solutions for virtually every mortgage and home financing need,” Kamran said in a statement. The technologically advanced mortgage platform empowers loan officers to serve both customers and business partners with ease and excellence.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 5, 2024

Top mortgage technology executives say their companies are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) in their operations but still relying on human decision-making to sell loans. ” Jason Bressler, executive vice president and chief technology officer at United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), said. People who use AI will replace your job.”

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

After slowing to a 30-year low in 2023, the gears of housing finance are re-engaging. But before diving back in headfirst, it would be worthwhile for lenders to think through what the last two years of scarcity reveal about the normal working model of an independent mortgage bank (IMB).

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Rocket — under the helm of Varun Krishna , a veteran in the financial technology world — is becoming more focused on technology than ever. Alex possesses a rare and remarkable perspective on the intersection of technology, finance and emerging trends.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Better Home & Finance Holding Co. , The digital lender made changes in its commercial operating model to achieve this goal and will continue to invest in Tinman, its proprietary technology platform. Better has been launching digital products with its proprietary technology, including digital VA loans and a one-day mortgage product.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 29, 2024

A passion for technology led her to work in the fintech and blockchain spaces, and she has now turned her attention to the senior finance space by founding a company called Graceful Finance. What occurred to me is that they’re classic examples of demographics that we are seeing right now, which is [being] incredibly asset rich.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Chicago-based Rate was the eighth-largest mortgage lender in the country during the first half of 2024, according to estimates from Inside Mortgage Finance. Through employee feedback and work with its technology partners, Rate has optimized the platform and is ready for a broader marketing push to consumers.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

While emerging technology helps to fill part of the gap , even that element faces shortfalls. However, availability of such technological advances is unbalanced especially in rural areas , and privacy concerns exist. By 2034, Americans ages 65 and older will outnumber those under the age of 18 for the first time in U.S.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Digital mortgage exchange platform and loan aggregator MAXEX announced on Tuesday the hiring of mortgage technology veteran Daniel Wallace as its new chief operating officer. Bill Decker, MAXEX president and co-founder, highlighted Wallace’s expertise in mortgage technology as a valuable asset for the company. “The U.S.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

“Most technologies are not architected to do a million loans every five minutes.” “Most technologies are not architected to do a million loans every five minutes.” ” Ardley can help servicers with retention strategies and find new deals within their portfolio. .

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2024

Finance of America Companies (FOA), parent of leading reverse mortgage lender Finance of America Reverse (FAR), narrowed its quarterly loss to $20 million and posted an overall improvement in its earnings to $164.7 million in fourth-quarter 2023.

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Housing Wire

MAY 17, 2024

The unified platform will offer real estate investors robust technology, deep data insights and a property management system specifically designed for SFRs. In addition to the $5 billion deal in 2021, Invesco also led a $40 million financing round that valued Mynd at about $300 million, Bloomberg reported.

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