Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world rushed to digitize and transactions that once happened in person were forced online. And while the housing market continued to surge amid these changes, some people were still hesitant to do business in a digital landscape and unsure how to navigate the litany
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As lenders strive to reduce costs, close loans faster and deliver a safe, seamless and convenient borrower experience, leveraging a comprehensive eClosing platform is a top priority. Solex eClosing from First American Docutech is designed to accelerate the closing process through a streamlined, end-to-end, modern digital experience, inclusive of lenders,
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Mortgage lenders are looking for ways to accelerate the digital mortgage process and deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for borrowers. ICE Mortgage Technology’s Encompass eClose allows lenders to electronically order documents, collaborate with settlement agents and partners, eSign documents with borrowers, electronically record and will soon deliver electronic notes and vault
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Brena NathHW+ Managing Editor In the wise words of Beyoncé, “Who runs the world? Girls.” This is the exact type of energy and fervor that fills the award profiles of HousingWire’s 2021 Women of Influence honorees who are featured in this magazine. Starting on page 28, you’ll see how these
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The issue of tight housing inventory is multifaceted but is there a political solution? Arch MI investigates this and more in its Spring Housing and Mortgage Market Review. We’ve broken down some of the data below, but be sure to take a deeper dive into the report by clicking here.
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A day before the federal eviction ban lapses, the Biden administration is using the levers it has through federal agencies to keep evictions on ice until September. The Federal Housing Finance Agency and the Federal Housing Administration today both announced they would each extend their eviction bans on borrowers of
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Road to the one-click mortgage This white paper will outline how leveraging a credential-based data provider can save money for lenders, reduce friction for borrowers, speed time to close, and overall bring lenders one step closer to a one-click mortgage. Read More
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After a tumultuous year for lumber prices and the homebuilding industry, a light has finally emerged at the end of the tunnel. But builders aren’t out of the woods quite yet. Lumber prices, a source of builder and construction company angst for approximately 15 months, are officially falling, as the
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Start the home-buying journey off with confidence! This session will explore the best ways to get your finances in order and what financial changes you should — and shouldn’t — make once you’ve decided you want to buy a home. Our panel of real estate and mortgage professionals will outline
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The exit of major banking institutions like Wells Fargo and Bank of America from the reverse mortgage market in the past decade has made the importance of forging referral partnerships with financial planners all the more important to the proliferation of new reverse mortgage business, since proximity to a variety
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Commercial real estate could be in for a roller coaster ride over the next 18 months as … As of today, there were 1,055 single-family homes for sale.
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Redfin’s housing market data goes back through 2012. Data based on homes listed and/or sold during the period: The median home–sale price …
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