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.

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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

APRIL 1, 2024

Affordability has always been a challenge,” said Ashkán Zandieh, managing partner and industry chair at the Center for Real Estate Technology and Innovation. “In In addition to that, conventional underwriting does not serve the new-age economy such as gig workers, so you are seeing this demand for alternative financing. “And

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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. Gagliano : We believe strongly in technology.

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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.

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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.

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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. Put simply, AI has not delivered much to the finance process.

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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

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

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

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

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

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 times faster than the industry average. “By

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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. Reed brought a banking and finance background to real estate when she became an agent in 2016 and has shown a knack for marketing. “We

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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

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. This is crucial for many developers who have found themselves battling higher costs of development and reduced availability of traditional bank financing.

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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

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

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) focused on technology — in a deal that values the combined company at $358 million. Heller currently serves as president of OJO Labs , a real estate technology company focused on improving homeownership. ”

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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

MAY 23, 2024

.” Knag has an extensive resume, having served in several financial leadership roles in the media, telecommunications, technology and finance sectors. James Grout, Offerpad’s senior vice president of finance, had been serving as the firm’s interim principal financial officer.

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Housing Wire

MAY 16, 2024

Digital closing provider Snapdocs is partnering with real estate technology provider SitusAMC to integrate the Snapdocs eVault to SitusAMC’s ProMerit platform, a warehouse lending technology tool, the companies announced on Thursday. market share, according to estimates from Inside Mortgage Finance (IMF).

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 28, 2024

In partnering with BillingPlatform, the billing and revenue management solution provides “the automation, scale and flexibility to launch and bill for our core and new products as our business continues to expand,” said Jason Anderson, head of finance at Snapdocs. Snapdocs also said it enables lenders to close 1.5

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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

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

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

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

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Through the development of improved and sophisticated systems, protocols and technology, these operations leaders are driving their companies to growth and success. In its 8th year, the HW Insiders program is spotlighting the talented operations professionals who are laying the foundation of success for their organizations.

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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

JULY 10, 2024

Acra Lending has positioned itself at the forefront of this sector by investing in its workforce, optimizing processes, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and building a robust infrastructure. CT: We’ve made significant investments in technology to streamline our processes and enhance both employee effectiveness and customer satisfaction.

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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

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

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 27, 2024

After slowing to a 30-year low in 2023, the gears of housing finance are re-engaging. With the commoditization of lead channels and pressure from large fintechs and direct-to-consumer models, lenders must pivot towards owning the home finance and homeownership experience. Sofia Rossato is the president and general manager of Floify.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The rule applies existing protections for residential mortgages to borrowers who seek PACE loans to upgrade or renovate their homes through clean energy technology. PACE loans which are often used to finance environmentally minded renovations, like the addition of solar panels have led to financial instability for some borrowers.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The technology companies will tether their respective services with the goal of streamlining the process of getting a home ready for sale. HouseAmp can secure financing of up to $400,000, and the company boasts that it can keep home sellers out of the process of securing a home equity line of credit.

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