Technology
With the sluggish housing market, potential recession, and other factors keeping potential homebuyers on the sidelines, mortgage companies, along with others across the housing industry, have been looking for ways to drum up new business and stay afloat. In many cases, that has translated to making big investments into new technology to set themselves apart from the competition. In turn, fascinating advances are being made to the mortgage technology space, from AI-powered customer support options to new listing and lending platforms that offer potential homebuyers and sellers unique and advanced tech features.
Given how quickly the new advances are emerging, it’s important for mortgage industry professionals to keep their fingers on the mortgage technology pulse. The advances being made in this part of the industry can have a significant impact on how real estate business is conducted, and you can stay up-to-date on the mortgage technology news you’re looking for with HousingWire’s mortgage tech coverage.
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Nov 07, 2017There seems to be something about the third quarter that’s good for Zillow’s business. Last year’s third quarter saw the company post its biggest profit ever – and its first quarterly profit since the fourth quarter of 2013. Since then, it’s been three straight quarters back in the red for Zillow. But now that the third quarter has come around again, Zillow is back in the black, with another record-breaking quarter.
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Flat fee, tech-focused real estate firm Reali raises $4m to fund expansion
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Redfin Mortgage expanding to Illinois
Oct 16, 2017 -
Quicken Loans Mortgage Services and CalyxSoftware partner for new loan origination software
Oct 10, 2017 -
Digital real estate platform Home61 raises $4 million, including investment from Founders Fund
Oct 09, 2017 -
Redfin launches widespread expansion of 1% listing fee
Oct 02, 2017 -
Zillow acquires New Home Feed, listing service for new homes
Sep 08, 2017 -
Direct homebuyer Opendoor getting into mortgage business
Aug 30, 2017 -
Amitree, maker of real estate email software Folio, raises $7 million to fund growth
Aug 28, 2017 -
Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Zillow claims Zestimates now more accurate than ever
Aug 28, 2017 -
Low-commission real estate site Open Listings expands to Seattle
Aug 23, 2017 -
HomeLight raises $40 million to help connect home sellers to real estate agents
Aug 16, 2017
