Author Archives: Matt Carter

Senso uses artificial intelligence to help lenders identify homebuyers

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Senso Engage serves up personalized listings prioritized by neighborhood and affordability to mortgage prospects. Continue reading →

Biden picks Sandra Thompson to lead Fannie and Freddie regulator

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Although questions about the future of the mortgage giants remain, lending industry officials welcome selection of veteran regulator to lead FHFA. Continue reading →

Place to triple its workforce to bring its platform to more agent teams

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Team leaders Chris Suarez and Ben Kinney built a $1 billion proptech unicorn. Now they’re planning to triple the company’s workforce by the end of next year. Continue reading →

2021 shaping up to be a banner year for title insurance industry

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Rising home sales and prices helped boost title insurance premiums written by 32 percent during third quarter, with the smallest of the big four title insurers, Stewart and Old Republic, posting even stronger growth. Continue reading →

Ellie Mae vets form SPAC to acquire mortgage and real estate startups

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Southport Acquisition Corp. will look to acquire companies with $50 million to $100 million in revenues that are valued between $1 billion and $2 billion. Continue reading →

A Florida community bank seeks to build nationwide mortgage business

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Amerant Bank launched its mortgage joint venture with industry veterans who share a vision of a “highly efficient, and profitable nationwide mortgage banking business.” Continue reading →

Digital mortgage lender Beeline completes Series A funding round

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Digital mortgage lender accesses bank, income and tax information online to provide “purchase-ready approvals” in 15 minutes. Continue reading →

Maxwell aims to help small lenders simplify mortgage document review

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“Stare and compare” work performed by human mortgage loan processors is not only inefficient but can introduce errors and inaccuracies. Continue reading →

The million-dollar question: Do $1M Freddie Mac mortgages conflict with affordable housing mission?

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Redwood Trust, which issues jumbo loans that are off limits to Fannie and Freddie, says costlier markets are better served by private lenders. Continue reading →