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Fairway announces ‘hybrid e-closings’ for reverse mortgages

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announced the incorporation of hybrid e-closings for reverse mortgages on Tuesday, aiming to incorporate its experience with the technology on the forward side of the mortgage business into its reverse mortgage division for the first time. This is according to Tom Evans, EVP of marketing and technology for reverse at Fairway.

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A&D Mortgage closes Mr. Cooper wholesale, non-del acquisition

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Today, A&D Mortgage announced the official closing of its acquisition of the wholesale and non-delegated correspondent mortgage business from Mr. Cooper Group. Cooper’s wholesale and non-delegated correspondent divisions have officially joined A&D Mortgage as part of the closing, a press release from A&D confirmed.

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Embracing new technology: Swapping Encompass SDK for Encompass Partner Connect with GridBase

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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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Tomo Mortgage closes $20M Series B funding round

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Tomo touts its use of artificial intelligence in streamlining loan underwriting and closing processes. It claims to save the typical homebuyer up to $4,000 in closing costs and offers interest rates that are 50 to 100 basis points lower than the industry average, according to a press release.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

In the rapidly changing real estate landscape, achieving profitability requires a strategic approach beyond traditional methods.

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Most lenders offer digital closings, but few have high adoption rates

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In its 2025 State of eClose Adoption Report released on Tuesday, Snapdocs revealed that 90% of mortgage lending institutions now offer digital closings to customers. Snapdocs said that the rise in digital closings is due to the measurable efficiencies and improved experience that digitization delivers. the industry average.

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Better introduces VA refi loan with no appraisal or closing costs

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New York-based digital mortgage lender Better.com launched a streamline refinance loan product on Monday that aims to help military veterans and service members save money on long-term interest expenses and closing costs. The upfront closing costs can be rolled into monthly payments or waived, if a borrower has a qualifying disability.