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The mortgage industry braces for (more) FICO price hikes

Housing Wire

A tri-merge report that a couple years ago was $20 is around $60 right now, one industry pro told HousingWire. What the mortgage industry’s been told Despite widespread speculation and hints during company earnings calls, FICO has neither confirmed nor denied that cost increases on credit reporting will affect mortgage lenders in 2025.

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Identity theft protection company seeks inroads to reverse mortgage industry

Housing Wire

American Identity Group , an information security company that monitors and fixes security breaches and primarily operates in the wholesale lending space, has also become well established in the title and home warranty industries. When we look at the mortgage industry in our office, we broad-brush it,” he said. “We

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Is technology the problem, not the solution, in the mortgage industry?

Housing Wire

The mortgage industry has long been promised a technological revolution to streamline workflows, reduce operational costs, and enhance efficiency. This raises a critical question: Is technology failing the mortgage industry, or are we approaching it incorrectly? Continuous improvement and updates keep systems relevant and effective.

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The mortgage industry is hiring again – but at different terms

Housing Wire

However, the industry is approaching this cycle with caution. loanDepot’s focus is on the sales side, attracting experienced loan officers (LOs) and people who want to join the industry via its accelerated career in effective sales (ACES) program. As the hiring landscape in the mortgage industry evolves, so does compensation packages.

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Driving Profit: 4 Pillars for Growing Your Real Estate Brokerage

By focusing on these pillars, brokerages can enhance their overall consumer experience, adapt to industry changes, and drive sustainable growth. Dive in and discover BOLD strategies for building a profitable brokerage at scale.

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Mauricio Umansky wants the real estate industry to ignore the ‘noise’ around the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

HousingWire real estate reporter Jeff Andrews sat down with Umansky to talk about his brokerage, agent recruiting efforts, how the industry is changing in the wake of the NAR commission lawsuit settlement — and even a little fashion. It’s really out of pure love and wanting to give back to an industry that we love.

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How to leverage a growth mindset to drive our industry (and your business!) forward

Housing Wire

I have attended several industry events recently and so many of the discussions continue to focus on the short game—top of funnel. These are exciting times for our industry and technology innovations continue to improve to support the needs of modern agents. Stuart Sim is the VP of Industry Development at Lofty.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets.

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The 4 Most Impactful Actions to Take in Real Estate in 2024

We've been actively engaging with industry experts, analyzing data, and listening intently to the experiences of our agents on the ground. In this free download, Inside Real Estate CEO, Joe Skousen, shares what he believes are the top 4 most impactful actions in real estate right now. We’re diving into the reality, not the hype.

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Become THE Social-Savvy Agent With This Free eBook

You’ll hear from top industry experts and get exclusive insights into how you can become the social-savvy agent. Close more deals from social media leads in 2022! This three-chapter eBook covers the fundamentals of building a digital strategy. Get your copy today!

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Reimagining How Construction Companies Capture Progress Tracking

Speaker: Felipe Engineer-Manriquez, Christopher Gagliardi, George Hedley, and Jason Nichols

How do we navigate the digital channels that the construction industry is in? Construction is constantly evolving but not in the matter of building the biggest tower anymore-- it's about utilizing our technological advances to make sure we are doing our jobs better, faster, and more efficiently. Where do even begin?