A prolonged inventory shortage during a time of high demand has sent home value growth skyrocketing — even hitting double digits in some areas of the country Go to Source Author:
How to Carve the Best Pumpkin on the Block
While Halloween may look a little different this year, there’s no reason you can’t still have an amazing outdoor display. If you’re not interested in shelling out big bucks for a 12 foot animatronic skeleton, or if your style is
Adopting Technology to Improve Servicing Profitability During and After the COVID-19 Crisis – Sponsored by Capacity
In this session on servicing technology, you will discover: The benefits of adopting an AI-driven process to streamline and standardize data. The power of automating your help desk, processes,and decision-making. Why it’s critical to automate processes associated with forbearance, loss
Capital Market Appetite by Channel
A conversation on mortgage capital markets wouldn’t be complete without data. Richard Koss of Recursion will set the stage with data on how capital markets participants are driving channel growth with data specific to retail, correspondent and brokered loan volume.
Streamlining Your Borrower Experience from Engagement to eClose – Sponsored by SimpleNexus
Creating a simple, secure, and transparent borrower journey from start to finish enables lenders to increase conversion and deliver higher customer satisfaction. Join SimpleNexus to see the key components of delivering a single login experience to refi and purchase customers
2021 Regulation and Enforcement Outlook
Ed DeMarco, president of the Housing Policy Council, is joined by Kris Kully, partner at Mayer Brown, and Richard Andreano, partner at Ballard Spahr, to talk about what lenders and servicers should expect next year from state and federal regulators.
The Economic Forecast
Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae’s Vice President and Chief Economist, will talk about what lenders and others in mortgage can expect this year and next in the economy. Record low rates have fueled an origination boom, driving a banner year for
2021 Mortgage Ops and Beyond: Be Agile, Do More, Win More – Sponsored by Optimal Blue
Mortgage lenders have experienced record volume and an assortment of unique challenges in 2020. Have you adjusted to the industry’s new normal yet? This session, titled, “2021 Mortgage Ops and Beyond: Be Agile, Do More, Win More,” with Optimal Blue,
Tech priorities for 2021
Mortgage lenders and servicers are faced with a dizzying array of tech products, but before they go shopping or make changes, they should understand their priorities in such a tumultuous time. How can they make sure they are investing in
Utilizing AI to secure customer data in the work at home environment – Sponsored by Sutherland
This session, titled, “Utilizing AI to secure customer data in the work at home environment,” features Neil Armstrong, global head of business development at Sutherland. Watch the full session below. To go back to the full HousingWire Annual 2020 on
Will 2021 Be the Year Green Housing Takes Off?
The threat of climate change was overshadowed this year by a series of other unfortunate events, but green housing has been gaining momentum and looks poised to take off in important ways next year. We’ve gathered experts who have been
HousingWire Annual on demand
The Great Acceleration Disruption is speeding through the business landscape, upending traditional strategies and agendas for those in housing. We’ve designed HousingWire Annual to address the rapidly evolving opportunities for our industry, bringing together the most important stakeholders in government and business
Quicken Loans’ Austin Niemiec on Rocket Pro TPO rebrand impact
On the heels of going public, Rocket Companies’ broker channel, Quicken Loans Mortgage Services (QLMS), made waves throughout the industry when it announced it would be rebranding to Rocket Pro TPO in an effort to closer align itself with the
Las Vegas Real Estate Market Overview 2020
The Las Vegas housing market is booming amid the pandemic which has impacted the whole world. Even during these tough times, the Las Vegas properties are selling at record prices and rental homes continue to be in demand. It is
NAR launches Spanish language version of website
In time for National Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Association of Realtors has launched ‘NAR en Español,’ a Spanish language subsite to the association’s main webpage. According to NAR, its Spanish-speaking membership continues to grow at a historic pace. Since
StreamLoan expands into insurtech with Progressive deal
This article was written for FinLedger, HW Media’s new fintech focused news brand designed specifically for financial services professionals in banking, payments, insurance and proptech. Register for the FinLedger Daily Newsletter. Fintech startup StreamLoan is dipping its toe in the insurtech
HousingWire Annual Virtual Demo Day: focusIT
Pulse CRM We supercharge your loan origination system and provide lead management tools, automated email marketing, loan status alerts and intelligent task management — so you don’t have to. Product Fast Facts: #1 We have automated status alert emails and
Local Intel: Housing news across U.S. communities
Houston, Texas (Katy) “Even through the pandemic, home sales have been at record levels here,” said Andi Bolin, the Texas state manager for Knight Barry Title, which just opened its office over the summer. As a new player in the
How did Wells Fargo and Bank of America’s mortgage businesses perform in the third quarter?
Though its earnings were disappointing overall, residential lending at Wells Fargo rebounded in the third quarter, both in terms of income and origination volume. The bank originated $62 billion in home loans during the third quarter, up 5% from $59
HousingWire Annual Virtual Demo Day: Xome
InspexTM by Xome Inspex is a new, DIY home inspection and valuations app that empowers lenders to provide their customers with a simple, contactless option. Not just a photo-collection tool, Inspex significantly reduces inspection wait times by as much as
HousingWire Annual Virtual Demo Day: Wipro Gallagher Solutions
NetOxygen Launchpad (POS) and NetOxygen Loan Origination Solution (LOS) NetOxygen Launchpad is a borrower/banker portal. Using NetOxygen Launchpad, borrowers are actively engaged in the origination process, while lenders can achieve significant productivity gains. NetOxygen LOS enables lenders to streamline the
HousingWire Annual Virtual Demo Day: WFG Lender Services
MyHome WFG’s MyHome collaboration platform brings participants in the mortgage transaction together within a single, easy-to-use ecosystem, enhancing communication, transparency and the borrower experience. MyHome streamlines the loan process and enhances throughput by eliminating duplicate touchpoints, enabling pro-active communication, and
HousingWire Virtual Demo Day: Sales Boomerang
Prescriptive Scenarios Prescriptive Scenarios enable loan officers to connect a borrower with the right type of loan at the right time based on the borrower’s needs and qualifications. It levels the playing field between your low performers and your top
HousingWire Annual Virtual Demo Day: Freddie Mac
Automated collateral evaluation (ACE) Automated collateral evaluation (ACE) leverages proprietary models along with historical data and public records to allow lenders to originate certain loans without an appraisal. It’s a contactless option that helps Freddie Mac effectively manage collateral risk
